St. Bernard describes him as of noble birth. The day the Church designates as the day to remember a parish's saint is a BIG deal and ought to be celebrated on par with Christmas and Easter and the other solemnities. After his parents’ death, he became the disciple of Eimar, a hermit, and was ordained at age 25. November 3rd is a solemnity for St. Malachy parish. He died in August 6, 1978, feast of the Transfiguration. He studied under St. Malchus at Lismore and was appointed abbot of Bangor Abbey, which was in a sad state at the time. Amen. This year the annual mass to mark the feast of St Malachy took place on Friday 24th of October ending the half-term on a high note. Let us pray that our intercessions through St. Malachy may enable us to grow in the grace of God as our parish grows in the family of God. He was baptized Maelmhaedhoc (a name which has been Latinized as Malchy) and was trained under Imhar O'Hagan, subsequently Abbot of Armagh. Shortly after, St. Bernard wrote The Life of St. Malachy of Armagh, and his cult spread rapidly, especially among the Cistercians. He is typically represented with either a book or encountering his sister’s dead spirit as seen in popular St. Malachy Medals. The prophecy of St. Malachy has gotten a lot of attention since the appointment of Pope Francis, since he is the 112th Pontiff. This has led many to assert that St. Malachy’s end-time Pontiff is the presiding Pope (or his successor).” De medietate Lunae - Of the half moon. The origin of Feast Days: most saints have specially designated feast days and are associated with a specific day of the year and these are referred to as the saint's feast day. Saint Malachy Prophecies about 112 popes until the of the world ... 1968. November 3 Malachy, Archbishop of Armagh (1095-1148) Malachy was born and raised in Armagh, the son of a learned man. St Malachy Patron of Armagh Born: Ogle St, Armagh c. 1094 Died: Clairvaux 2nd November 1148 Canonised by Pope Clement 111 1190 Feast Day: 3rd November Papa Juan Pablo I ' Abino Luciani Pontiff for 33 days. Fr Spence was joined by Brother Aelred (a form St Malachy, ablaze with heavenly fire, be a light to guide us on our pilgrim way to the Kingdom of Heaven. His feast day is celebrated on November 3rd. ST. MALACHY. He also tells at length of Malachy foretelling the day and the hour of his death. St. Malachy died in the arms of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, his biographer. While not a holy day of obligation, it should be considered a very joyous day for all in the parish. St. Malachy, whose family name was O'Morgair, was born in Armagh in 1094. The whole college (pupils, teachers and support staff) set off on foot to St Patrick’s Church in Donegall Street to attend the special mass. Feast Day of Saint Malachi The Feast Day of Saint Malachi is 2nd November. St. Bernard describes St. Malachy as distinguished for his meekness, humility, obedience, modesty and as truly diligent in his studies. There may we be united with you in singing the praises of God for ever and ever. The prophecy claims that the 112th Pontiff, will reign during the end-times. The Breviary in its office for the Feast of St. Malachy, November 3, mentions that he was enriched with the gift of prophecy. In 1190 Pope Clement included him among the Cistercian Saints St Malachy's feast is celebrated on November 3, so as not to clash with All Souls Day. Malachy was the first Irish saint canonized by a Pope. Top Facts about St. Malachy: Saint Malachy is the patron of Ireland and his feast day is November 3 rd. Feast: November 3.