(ABOUT A.D. 451.)
[Irish Martyrologies of Tamlach and Donegal; another Odran on
October 27th. Authorities:--The Life of S. Patrick, by Jocelyn, the
Tripartite Life, and others.]
There was a noble named Faigle, who bore a bitter hatred against S.
Patrick and the Christian faith, and who resolved to murder the
apostle. Now Odran, the chariot-driver, heard of his threats, and
fearing for his master's life, one day, as they passed near the castle
of Foilge, he said to S. Patrick, "Master, for long have I driven
thee. For this once let me ride in the chariot, and do thou run beside
the horse, and urge it on."
Then Patrick consented, and changed places with Odran. Shortly after
Faigle rushed out upon them from an ambush, and thrust his spear
through Odran, deeming him to be the apostle. Then Patrick raising his
eyes, saw angels bearing the soul of his faithful servant to the
mansions of eternal bliss.