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Saint
Gobnata of Ballyvourney
Saint Gobnata of Ballyvourney
New Calendar February 11 Old Calendar February 24
Why they are a saint
Saint Gobnata was born in Co.Clare at the end of the fifth, or the beginning of the sixth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Gobnata of Ballyvourney on February 11.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Gobnata of Ballyvourney as a patron when they bear the name Gobnata at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 11.
Prayer
O holy Gobnata of Ballyvourney, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.