Saint Samantha (Samthann or Samthana), a maiden of Ulster, Ireland was entrusted by her family to the guardianship of the Irish king Cridan. The king wanted her to marry and arranged for her marriage but after a miraculous event when a heavenly light emitted from her face as she was sleeping, he relented. She was then allowed to enter a convent to become a nun, eventually becoming abbess of the convent of Clonbroney, that was founded by St. Patrick. Many miracles are attributed to her, but mostly she was known for her wisdom in teaching and being a spiritual advisor to others.
