About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- Stronghold region
- Leinster
Overview
Borne by Saint Mochta of Louth, said in tradition to have been a disciple of Saint Patrick.
The story behind Mochta
Saint Mochta of Louth lived to a great age and was honoured as the heir of Patrick's pastoral mission.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; 5th-6th-century saint.
Did you know?
Saint Mochta is reputed to have been the last surviving disciple of Saint Patrick.
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