Brendan of Birr
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Brendan of Birr (died c. 572) was one of the early Irish monastic saints. He was a monk and later an abbot, of the 6th century. He is known as "Saint Brendan the Elder" to distinguish him from his contemporary and friend Brendan the Navigator of Clonfert.[2] He was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland,[3] a friend and disciple of Columba.[4]
Quick Facts Saint, Abbot, Prophet of Ireland ...
Brendan of Birr | |
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Abbot, Prophet of Ireland | |
Died | c.ā573[1] Birr, Gaelic Ireland |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Anglican Communion |
Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
Feast | 29 November |
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