Irish Catholic Saint For 2 April

[dcmac]

Rufus (date unknown), hermit and possibly a bishop. He lived as an eremite in the area of Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland, which became a leading monastic center in the country. In some lists he is given the rank of bishop.

Feast day: April 2.

Pray for us and our Holy Father in this hour of his need.

 

[Fr_Ambrose]

Dear Donnchadh and all,

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