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An Irish saint, born in Ossory, Ciaran lived for 30 years in Ireland, unbaptized because the community he lived in was pagan. He went to Rome in the time of Pope Hilary (461–68) and was consecrated bishop. He founded a double monastery, for men and women, with his mother in charge of the women.

Ciaran, Ailbe, Declan, and Ibar were the four bishops of southern Ireland who preached before Patrick.

Ciaran was abused by Aillel, King of Munster, and stopped a war between Aillel and Loegaire, the Irish High King. He visited Tours and died in Cornwall.