Finnian of Clonard
Irish saint / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Finnian of Clonard?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
For the other Irish saint of the same name who was patron of Ulster, see Finnian of Moville.
Finnian of Clonard ('Cluain Eraird') – also Finian, Fionán or Fionnán in Irish; or Finianus and Finanus in its Latinised form[1][2] (470–549) – was one of the early Irish monastic saints, who founded Clonard Abbey in modern-day County Meath. The Twelve Apostles of Ireland studied under him. Finnian of Clonard (along with Enda of Aran) is considered one of the fathers of Irish monasticism.[3]
Quick Facts Teacher of the Saints of Ireland, Born ...
Finnian of Clonard | |
---|---|
Teacher of the Saints of Ireland | |
Born | 470 Myshall, Kingdom of Leinster, Gaelic Ireland |
Died | (549-12-12)12 December 549 Ross Findchuill, Kingdom of Meath, Gaelic Ireland |
Venerated in | Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
Major shrine | Clonard Abbey (destroyed) |
Feast | 12 December |
Patronage | Diocese of Meath |
Close