St. Donald of Ogilvy

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All that is recorded of this saint, whose name is so common in Scotland, is that he lived at Ogilvy in Forfarshire in the eighth century, that his wife bore him nine daughters, and that on her death they formed a sort of community who led the religious life under his direction. But if no more is known of him, he has nevertheless left his mark otherwise, for the often found natural features, wells, hills, and so on, which are known as the "Nine Maidens", are so called in memory of his daughters. They are said to have afterwards entered a monastery founded by St. Darlugdach and St. Brigid at Abernethy, and were commemorated on July 18. The popularity of the name in Scotland must be attributed, not to veneration for the saint, but to the ubiquity of the sons of Somerled of the Isles, clan Donald. His feast day is July 15th.

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Donald Atume Terhide
1 year ago
Am quite excited having find a St. name Donald, & must importantly is that he lived an exemplary life wealth of emulating. thanks to St. Donald. May you intercede for us ALL. 4rm
donald.c
1 year ago
wow some one with my name with an exciting life like me pretty cool
Rita Johnson
1 year ago
My husband's name is Donald so out of curiosity I looked to see if there was a Saint Donald and turns out there was and July 15, his feast day is also my husband's birthday. Today looking at the comments I noticed it was also another Donald's birthday on that day. I thought that was interesting and wanted to comment.
Donald Nitto
2 years ago
Since my name is Donald I was curious if there was a Saint by the same name. Never knew of one. It so happens that St Donald's feast day, July 15th, is also my birthday.
Donald Botizan
2 years ago
It was nice to get this small amount of info on St Donald. my qustion is, Is he a patron Saint to any particular cause,thing,or event? I would like to know more.How and why and what date became Saint?
Donald G. H. Tan
2 years ago
Glad to have found a saint that is the same of my name too. Never read about him too and is now very glad. Thank you catholic.org!
Donald Tremblay Sr.
2 years ago
My wife gave me a medal for our twenty yrs together.The figure on the front was
of St.Donald. Never knew of a St. Donald Thank You,Donald
Donald Kuchona
3 years ago
My name is Donald, but I have never read much about this saint. I am happy that catholic.org has documented about him.

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