Aileran
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Saint Ailerán an Irish
saint, was generally known as "the Wise", and was one of the most distinguished scholars at the School of Clonard in the 7th century. He died of the Yellow Plague, and his death is recorded in the Annals of Ulster
.
His early life is not recorded, but he was attracted to the School of Clonard by the fame of Saint Finnián
and his disciples. He became rector of the school in 650. Because of his knowledge of the works of Origen
, Philo
, St. Jerome, St. Augustine
, and others, he was well versed in patristic literature.
According to John Colgan
, numerous works can be ascribed to Ailerán, including the "Fourth Life of Saint Patrick
," a Latin litany, and the Lives of Saint Brigid and Saint Féichín of Fore. Ailerán's best known work is his tract on the genealogy of Jesus
, according to Saint Matthew. Another work of his is titled "A Short Moral Explanation of the Sacred Names", which could be a fragment of a larger work.
His feast day is December 20.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
saint, was generally known as "the Wise", and was one of the most distinguished scholars at the School of Clonard in the 7th century. He died of the Yellow Plague, and his death is recorded in the Annals of Ulster
Annals of Ulster
The Annals of Ulster are annals of medieval Ireland. The entries span the years between AD 431 to AD 1540. The entries up to AD 1489 were compiled in the late 15th century by the scribe Ruaidhrí Ó Luinín, under his patron Cathal Óg Mac Maghnusa on the island of Belle Isle on Lough Erne in the...
.
His early life is not recorded, but he was attracted to the School of Clonard by the fame of Saint Finnián
Finnian of Clonard
Saint Finnian of Clonard , or Finian, 'Fionán' or 'Fionnán' in Irish, was one of the early Irish monastic saints, who founded Clonard Abbey in modern-day County Meath. The Twelve Apostles of Ireland studied under him...
and his disciples. He became rector of the school in 650. Because of his knowledge of the works of Origen
Origen
Origen , or Origen Adamantius, 184/5–253/4, was an early Christian Alexandrian scholar and theologian, and one of the most distinguished writers of the early Church. As early as the fourth century, his orthodoxy was suspect, in part because he believed in the pre-existence of souls...
, Philo
Philo
Philo , known also as Philo of Alexandria , Philo Judaeus, Philo Judaeus of Alexandria, Yedidia, "Philon", and Philo the Jew, was a Hellenistic Jewish Biblical philosopher born in Alexandria....
, St. Jerome, St. Augustine
Augustine of Hippo
Augustine of Hippo , also known as Augustine, St. Augustine, St. Austin, St. Augoustinos, Blessed Augustine, or St. Augustine the Blessed, was Bishop of Hippo Regius . He was a Latin-speaking philosopher and theologian who lived in the Roman Africa Province...
, and others, he was well versed in patristic literature.
According to John Colgan
John Colgan
John Colgan was an Irish hagiographer and historian.-Life:...
, numerous works can be ascribed to Ailerán, including the "Fourth Life of Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick was a Romano-Briton and Christian missionary, who is the most generally recognized patron saint of Ireland or the Apostle of Ireland, although Brigid of Kildare and Colmcille are also formally patron saints....
," a Latin litany, and the Lives of Saint Brigid and Saint Féichín of Fore. Ailerán's best known work is his tract on the genealogy of Jesus
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity...
, according to Saint Matthew. Another work of his is titled "A Short Moral Explanation of the Sacred Names", which could be a fragment of a larger work.
His feast day is December 20.