Saint Benignus

Also known as

  • Benen

Memorial

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Son of the Irish chieftain Sesenen in County Meath. Baptized by and a disciple of Saint Patrick, accompanying him in his travels and missions. Noted choral singer and arranger for liturgical music, he was called Patrick’s psalm-singer. Evangelized the provinces of Clare, Kerry, and Connaught. Abbot of Drumlease for twenty years. Assisted in compiling the Senchus Mor, the Irish Code of Laws. Present at the synod which recognized the See of the Apostle Peter (Rome, Italy) as the final court of appeal in difficult cases. Succeeded Saint Patrick as bishop of Ireland.

Died

  • 467 of natural causes

Canonized

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Category: Canonized Pre-Congregation, Saints Beati and Venerables, Saints who were Abbots, Saints who were Bishops, Saints who were Musicians, Saints who were Priests  |  Trackback