Saint Éoghan of Ardstraw | The Irish Bishop Who Built a Community for Christ | August 23
August 23, we remember Saint Éoghan of Ardstraw, an early Irish bishop, monastic founder and missionary associated especially with County Tyrone in Ireland. Known in English as Saint Eugene, Éoghan lived around the 6th century, during the remarkable expansion of Christianity throughout Ireland. Historical information about his life is limited, and many details come from later traditions. Yet his enduring reputation tells us something important: Éoghan helped build Christian communities that continued long after his own lifetime. CHRISTIANITY IN EARLY IRELAND The Ireland of Éoghan's time looked very different from the Church we know today. Monasteries became important centres of: Prayer Scripture Learning Community Missionary activity Christianity was spreading through networks of bishops, monks, missionaries and newly established religious communities. Éoghan became part of this …More