Feb 7 Meldon d. 6th c.

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February 7 St. Meldon d. 6th century

Our sixth century Ireland has a plethora of saints. Not canonized in the modern methodology. Identified by the faithful as people whom we should consider for our emulation. People holy in their relationship with God, with Church, with family and community.

Meldon was an Irish hermit and then missionary. The Celts were an interwoven community so going off to France to proselytize was a well worn path.

Meldon was apparently elected bishop - another pre-modern process, the diocese’s selecting its own bishop. It worked ok until it truly became a political process. And the bishop had to choose between king and church for his loyalty. For Meldon, I’m guessing he was the power of man and God, church and state, in his community - selected because ... of his holiness, his leadership, his ability to get things done???....

Meldon died at Peronne.

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