St Benignus

Benignus’ father was a Chieftain (leader) in Ireland who came to know Jesus through the missionary work of St. Patrick in Ireland. Through his father’s faith, Benignus came to know Jesus, too, and he helped St. Patrick spread the good news of Jesus to the people of Ireland. Benignus used to sing for the Masses that St. Patrick would celebrate all over Ireland, and he had such a beautiful voice that many people came to know Jesus from listening to him sing. Benignus became the Bishop of Armagh in Ireland. He continued the work that he had done with St. Patrick and helped many more people in Ireland give their lives to Jesus by sharing the Gospel with them. His loving and gentle ways helped many people believe in God.