Saint Criotan of Macreddin
Also known as
- Criotan of Aghavannagh
- Criotan of Aghamanagh
- Criotan Mac Iolladon
- Chritoc of…
- Chritocus of…
- Credan of…
- Credanus of…
- Credin of…
- Credus of…
- Cridanus of…
- Critanus of…
- Mochritocus of…
Profile
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.
Born
- 7th century of natural causes
MLA Citation
- “Saint Criotan of Macreddin“. CatholicSaints.Info. 7 May 2016. Web. 21 April 2018. <>