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Maccai

d. 460

Irish missionary

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About Maccai

Saint Maccai (or Machai, Maccæus, Mahew) was an Irish missionary who founded a monastery on the Isle of Bute, Scotland. His feast day is 11 April.

Attestations

Monks of Ramsgate account The Monks of Ramsgate wrote in their Book of Saints (1921),

Butler's account The hagiographer Alban Butler (1710–1773) wrote in his Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Other Principal Saints under April 11,

O'Hanlon's account John O'Hanlon (1821–1905) wrote of Babolin in his Lives of the Irish Saints under April 11.

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Important facts

Died
460

Frequently asked questions

Who was Maccai?

Irish missionary

When did Maccai die?

Maccai died in 460.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Maccai

· Wikidata: Q108301383

· DBpedia: Maccai

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