Erc of Slane

Erc of Slane
Died513[1]
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church[2]
Eastern Orthodox Church[3]
FeastIreland: 2 November; Cornwall: 31 October; Orthodox Church Calendar: 2 November

Erc mac Dega (Latin: Ercus; Cornish: Erth), also known (incorrectly) as Herygh, was an Irish saint. He was active in Cornwall. Tradition ascribes the foundation of the original monastery on the Hill of Slane to him.

  1. ^ Monks of Ramsgate. "Erc". Book of Saints 1921. CatholicSaints.Info. 29 December 2012 Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference oconnor was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ "The Missionary Saints of Ireland". St. Gregory the Great Orthodox Church. 30 January 2012. Retrieved 18 February 2018.