Jul 3 - “St. Kevin” © artwork by Brenda Nippert.
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Saint Kevin, called the “wonder-worker of Ireland,” was the abbot of Glendalough monastery. He was born in 498 and records say he died in 618 at the age of 120. He was of royal descent, perhaps even a descendent of the kings of Leinster. Saint Kevin loved animals, which is the subject of one of his most colorful legends. It is said that once, when his arms were outstretched in prayer, a black bird began to build a nest in his palm. Legend has it that Kevin stayed completely still so as not to disturb the bird. The bird laid its eggs in the nest and not until the last fledgling flew away did Kevin get up and go about his life. After becoming a priest, Kevin became a hermit for seven years. He lived in a tiny cave on the side of a mountain, which still can be seen today. He later established a monastery in Glendalough seeing a need for teaching about the gospel. He gave his teaching and advice freely to everyone who came to him.
His feast day is June 3.