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Palladius (fl. 408 - 431 ; probably died ''ca'' 457 / 461 ) was the first Bishop of the Christian s of Ireland , preceding Saint Patrick . It is believed that he is the same Palladius that is earlier described as the deacon of Saint now teaches the inhabitants of the Armorica n coastal regions to love the restoration of peace; he re-establishes laws, restores freedom, and prevents the masters from being slaves to their own servants." Exuperantius was apparently ''praefectus praetorio Galliarum'' ("Praetorian prefect of the Gallic provinces") when killed in an army mutiny at Arles in 424 . Palladius was married and had a young daughter. He is described as a friend and younger kinsman by Rutilius Namatianus, a Gallo-Roman aristocrat. Coming under the influence of Pelagius in Rome, he kissed his family goodbye in the manner of the Apostles, and lived as an ascetic in Sicily about 408/409, giving his daughter to a convent on that island. To this period is ascribed his authorship of six Pelagian documents. He seems to have been ordained a Priest about 415, presumably after recanting the teachings of Pelagius. Lived in Rome between 418–429, and appears to be the "Deacon Palladius" responsible for urging Pope Celestine I to send Bishop Germain Of Auxerre to Britain , where he guided "the Britons back to the catholic faith." It is a question whether or not it is the same person who, in believing in Christ ." That Palladius is most strongly associated with Leinster , particularly with Clonard , County Meath . There is also a cluster of dedications in the Mearns in Scotland , where the village of Auchenblae is believed to be his last resting place. As late as the reign of James V royal funds were disbursed for the fabrication of a new reliquary for the church there, and an annual "Paldy Fair" was held at least until the time of the Reformation . Scottish church tradition holds that he presided over a Christian community there for around 20 years. His date of death is unknown; however, the Annals Of Ulster contain the following references:
Thus, it is possible that later writers confused Pallidius and Patrick . If the earlier dates of 457 / 461 indeed refer to him, then it seems that the actual St Patrick died much later about 492 / 493 . Patrick's mission was largely confined to Ulster and Connacht , while Palladius seems to have been active in Leinster , particularly in the area around Clonard . REFERENCE
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