Saint Assicus | |
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Saint Patrick's coppersmith and Bishop of Elphin | |
Born | unknown |
Died | c. 490 Racoo, Ballintra, County Donegal, Ireland |
Venerated in | Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Anglican Communion[1] |
Feast | 27 April |
Patronage | Elphin, Ireland |
Assicus (Asicus, Assic) was the first bishop of Elphin, Ireland, and venerated as the patron saint of that place. He was also an artisan metalworker.