St. Malachy
Irish archbishop (1094-1148), Archbishop of Armagh and reformer who introduced the Roman liturgy into the Irish church; close friend of St. Bernard of Clairvaux who wrote his Life. Died at Clairvaux on his way to Rome. The famous "Prophecy of the Popes" attributed to him is a 16th-century pseudepigraph. First formally canonized Irish saint (1199 by Innocent III).
Life & Times
Born: 1094 · Died: 1148 · From: Ireland / France.
Patronage
St. Malachy is invoked as the patron of ireland, armagh, archbishops. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Malachy, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.