Darerca of Ireland
SaintMarch 22 · 350–500
Darerca of Ireland (c. 350, Great Britain — 500, Ireland) — Saint. Feast day: 22 March.
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Darerca of Ireland was a 4th and 5th-century Christian saint who was the sister of Saint Patrick. Born in Great Britain and later living in Ireland, she is remembered as a significant figure in early Christian history, particularly as the mother of numerous individuals who became saints or bishops. Her historical life is often intertwined with various legends, yet she remains a notable figure in both Irish and Breton traditions due to her large family of holy descendants.