Saint Molaise, born late 6th century, also called Staint Laisren or Lazerian, meaning light. Born in Ireland and raised in Scotland as a young man he lived the life of a hermit on Holy Isle. He later visted Rome as a pilgrim and was ordained a bishop. On return to Ireland he founded a church at Leighlin in County Carlow and eventually became abbot of a local monastery.
Saint Molaise's feast day is celebrated on April 18.
This article is a stub. You can help Ireland Information Guide by clicking on the "edit" tab above, and expanding it. Go to the home page of Ireland Information Guide for more details on "how to edit a page".