Today I write about Saint Kevin of Glendalough for two reasons. We celebrated the feast day today at work of Msgr. Kevin and I have been to Glendalough, and I think that was one of the prettiest parts of Ireland I visited.
Saint Kevin was born into nobility around the year 498 in Leinster, Ireland. He was baptized by Saint Cronan of Roscrea and educated by Saint Petroc of Cornwall. At age 12 he lived with the monks and then studied for the priesthood in Killnamanagh. he was a student of Saint Eonagh. He had many other saints in his life too: Saint Comgall, Saint Columba, Saint Cannich, and Saint Kieran of Clonmacnois. After his ordination he lived as a hermit for 7 years and word spread of his life of holiness that he began to attract followers, including Saint Moling. He founded the monastery at Glendalough in which he put relics that he brought back from a pilgrimage to Rome. He lived a life founding other monasteries and served as abbot for several years. He died at the age of 120 on June 3, 618.
"You were privileged to live in the Age of Saints, O Father Kevin being baptized by one saint, taught by another and buried by a third. Pray to God that He will raise up saints in our day to help, support and guide us into the Way of salvation."
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