Saint Abban the Hermit

Abban of Abingdon Abban of Abingdon- Abingdon is named after this St. Abban (or Abben), who is said to have been baptized in 165. Catholic Online: St. Abban Catholic Online: St. Abban- Brief (and vague) paragraph. Early British Kingdoms: St. Abban Early British Kingdoms: St. Abban- Tells his story, but says that it was a legend invented to explain the name of the town Abingdon. St. Abban the Hermit St. Abban the Hermit- An Irishman who lived at Abingdon, England, before St. Patrick's lifetime. Feast day: 13 May.