Saint Caran of Scotland

Also known as

• Caranus

Memorial

• 24 December

Profile

Missionary bishop in the east of Scotland. Commemorated in the Aberdeen Breviary.

Born

• in eastern Scotland

Died

• 669

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Additional Information

• Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
• Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints

Readings

Jewel of the northern kingdom and most virtuous hierarch, O Father Caran, thou dost remind us that we are all missionaries and husbandmen in Christ’s vineyard. Therefore, O Saint, pray for us all that we may shine as beacons of Orthodoxy guiding many souls to salvation. - Orthodox Dismissal Hymn

MLA Citation

• “Saint Caran of Scotland”. Saints.SQPN.com. 27 September 2012. Web. 26 May 2013. <http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-caran-of-scotland/>