By T.K. Wilson (Rated G)
Daig of Iniskeen was born to a noble family sometime in the middle of the Fifth Century, in County Meath, Ireland, possibly near the suburbs of Dublin. His father was named Cayrell, and was a descendant of legendary Irish king Naill of the Nine Hostages.
While still a young boy, Daig showed a talent for the arts and was sent out to be apprenticed to St. Lasarian, his uncle. Another uncle (unnamed in my source) took the boy to visit a nearby monastery run by a holy man named Mochta. Leaving Daig at a house nearby, the uncle went to speak with St. Mochta about some matters of business. When they returned they found the house on fire! Miraculously, Daig (whose name means “flame”), was unhurt. Mochta advised the boy’s guardians to see well to his education, and prophesied that Mochta himself would live long enough to see many churches outfitted in silver and gold wrought by Daig’s hand, and be given Last Rites by the boy when he grew to be a man.
Daig went on to build a monastery not far from his venerable mentor, where he forged many marvelous things like bells, crosiers, covers for Gospels, reliquaries, and crucifixes. Moreover, he was also gifted in letters and wrote glorious manuscripts for the use of the church. In the end, Mochta’s prophecy came true, as Daig did give him Last Rites, and soon after died himself in 560.
Like St. Daig, let us all use our gifts for the Lord!
Source:
http://www.omniumsanctorumhiberniae.com/2013/08/saint-daigh-of-iniskeen-august-18.html
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