Bishop and preacher, one of the saints whose life has been woven into the myths and legends of Ireland. He was a known disciple of St. Patrick, and is called Albeus in some records. What is known about Ailbhe is that he was a missionary in Ireland, perhaps sponsored by King Aengus of Munster. He was also the first bishop of Emily in Munster, Ireland. Legends and traditions abound about his life. One claims that he was left in the woods as an infant and suckled by a wolf. This legend is prompted in part by Ailbhe's later life. An old she-wolf came to Ailbhe for protection from a hunting party, resting her head upon his breast. He is supposed to have been baptized by a priest in northern Ireland, possibly in a British settlement. The so called Acts of Ailbhe are filled with traditions that are not reliable. Ailbhe was noted for his charity and kindness, as well as his eloquent sermons. He is beloved in Ireland.
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sanaz | 9/12/2009
Saint Ailbhe of Ireland, pray for us all; pray for the wolves amongst us who prey on our young men and women; pray for the hunters amongst us that they find peace and food enough for their families; pray for the bettering of this world as she spins toward her twelve pearled intersection with new Jerusalem; pray that when those heavenly paths become clear we find ourselves walking amongst the Saints and not the sinners, amongst the gentle, forgiven wolves and winners and not the ravenous beasts of lore; pray our Father in Heaven rechoir us there and not some fiery other singeing place; we gently ask thee pray these things for all the goodly human race, Amen
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