Lorcán Ua Tuathail
Irish saint and Archbishop (1128 – 1180) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"St. Laurence O'Toole" redirects here. For the pipe band, see St. Laurence O'Toole Pipe Band.
Lorcán Ua Tuathail, known in English as Laurence O'Toole and in French as Laurent d'Eu (1128 – 14 November 1180), was Archbishop of Dublin at the time of the Norman invasion of Ireland. Lorcán played a prominent role in the Irish Church Reform Movement of the 12th century and mediated between the parties during and after the invasion. He was canonised in 1225 by Pope Honorius III.
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Saint Lorcán Ua Tuathail Laurence O'Toole | |
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Archbishop | |
Born | 1128 Kilkea, Ireland |
Died | (1180-11-14)14 November 1180 Eu, Normandy, Angevin Empire |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church, Church of Ireland |
Canonized | 11 December 1225 by Pope Honorius III |
Major shrine | Collégiale Notre-Dame et Saint-Laurent, Eu, Normandy |
Feast | 14 November |
Patronage | Archdiocese of Dublin. Head injury |
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