Saint Criotan of Macreddin

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Criotan of Aghavannagh
Criotan of Aghamanagh
Criotan Mac Iolladon
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11 May

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Son of Illudion (Iladon, Lolladon). After inadvertently killing his father, Criotan withdrew from the world to live as a swineherd. Spiritual student of Saint Petroc. Monk. Travelled to Ireland to study with holy men in Ireland for 20 years, and then returned to Cornwall. Founded the church in Sancreed, Cornwall.