Saint Cuan

Also known as

• Claunus
• Mochua
• Moncan
• Moncain

Memorial

• 1 January

Profile

Career soldier who gave up the life of war for the religious life. Founded several churches and monasteries in Ireland. Lived to nearly 100.

Died

• 6th century

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Additional Information

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

MLA Citation

• “Saint Cuan“. Saints.SQPN.com. 20 January 2013. Web. 21 May 2013. <>