Asicus

Saint Asicus

Also known as
Ascicus
Assic
Tassach

memorial
27 April

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Our saint today was a metalworker converted by Saint Patrick himself. With his skill in working with copper and silver, he made beautiful vessels to drink beer from, which qualified him to become the first bishop of the diocese of Elphin, Ireland.

Died
c.490 of natural causes, probably an elevated GGT (SGPT) enzyme, at Racoon, Donegal, Ireland