Palladius | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Ireland | |
| Born | Early 5th century |
| Died | 457–461 |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Anglican Communion |
| Patronage | Leinster, Kincardineshire |
Palladius (fl. AD 408–431; died c. 457/461) was the first bishop of the Christians of Ireland, preceding Saint Patrick. It is possible that some elements of their life stories were later conflated in Irish tradition. Palladius was a deacon and member of one of the prominent families in Gaul. Pope Celestine I consecrated him a bishop and sent him to Ireland "to the Scotti believing in Christ".[1]