twelve kine, were gifted to him by others. Which things Saint Kiaranus
sent to other holy men living hard by. Seeing all these things, that
lord graciously gave the woman free to Saint Kiaranus, and she went
forth to her own people, rejoicing and giving thanks.


XXXII. CIARAN IN ARAN

22. After these things Saint Kiaranus made his way to an island by
name Ara, which is in the ocean westward beyond Ireland a certain
space. And that same island is ever peopled from Ireland,[3] and in it
dwell a multitude of holy men, and countless saints lie there unknown
to all save only to God Omnipotent. Now for many days did Saint
Kyranus dwell in hard service, under the most holy Abbot Henna, and
great miracles were manifested by him, and works of holiness are
still there related. Now when Saint Kiaranus was there, he saw this
marvellous vision--a like vision Saint Enna also saw--to wit, a great
and fruitful tree on the bank of the river Synna in the middle of
Ireland, whose shadow was protecting Ireland on every side; and its
branches were flowing beyond Ireland into the sea. On the following
day Saint Kiaranus related that vision to Saint Enna, which holy
Father Enna forthwith interpreted, saying; "That fruitful tree which
thou hast seen, and which I likewise have seen, thou art it, my
son, who shalt be great before God and man. Thine honour shall fill
Ireland, and the helpful shade[4] of thy dutifulness and grace shall
protect her from demons, plagues, and perils, and thy fruit shall be
for a profit to many far and wide. Therefore at the decree of God go
thou without delay to the place wherein thy resurrection shall be,
which shall be shown thee of God, so that thou mayest be for a profit
to many." And there Saint Kiaranus was consecrated priest; and