Cavan people from around the globe will get an opportunity to join in on events planned for the momentous visit of St Kilian's relics to Mullagh. The relics of the local saint and two of his contemporaries who were assassinated in Germany in the 7th century will return to the county from 3rd to 6th October.
St Kilian was born in Cloughballybay in 640 before embarking on an evangelical mission to Germany where he settled. He and a priest called Kolonat and a deacon Called Totna were martyred by their assassination and their remains stayed in Germany until now. A series of events has been planned by the Diocese of Kilmore including religious ceremonies taking place both in Saint Kilian’s Church, Mullagh, and in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim in Cavan Town.
Many local schoolchildren will take part in the events, which, will bring the story of the martyr from Mullagh to a whole new generation. Bishop of Kilmore, Martin Hayes, told Northern Sound plans have been made so that everyone from Cavan can be part of the experience: "There's certain limitations of space in the church but, there will be an opportunity for people to livestream it," Bishop Hayes told Northern Sound, "And it will be beamed into a number of locations in the parish to make everyone's participation possible."
