SAINT LAURENCE O'TOOLE
Saint Laurence O’Toole By Edward Matulanya Here are Early life, Monastic Life, Canonization, Legacy, Character and Spirituality of Saint Laurence O’Toole (Lorcan Ua Tuathai) Early Life of Saint Laurence O’Toole Saint Laurence O’Toole born in 1128, Castledermot, County Kildare, Ireland. Saint Laurence O’Toole born as Lorcan Ua Tuathail, anglicized as Laurence O’Toole. Saint Laurence O’Toole was Son of Muirchertach Ua Tuathail, lord of a Leinster district, and Dervorgilla, a noblewoman. Early Traits of Saint Laurence O’Toole includes; piety, learning, and concern for the poor (Farrell, 2005). Monastic Life of Saint Laurence O’Toole Saint Laurence O’Toole joined a Monastery of Glendalough at age 18. Ascetic Practices of Saint Laurence O’Toole includes; Walking with barefoot in winter and long hours of prayer (Gwynn, 1913). Saint Laurence O’Toole, Archbishop of Dublin Saint Laurence O’Toole appointed a bishop of Dublin in 1162. During Church Reforms, he emphasized clergy discipl...