Saint Cuaran the Wise

Also known as

• Curvinus the Wise
• Cronan the Wise

Memorial

• 9 February

Profile

Bishop in Ireland. When the requirements of the office crowded out his prayer life, Cuaran moved to Iona, hid his identity, and became a monk. However, he was recognized by Saint Columba and returned to his duty. Called “the Wise” due to his extensive knowledge of the canons of the Church.

Died

• c.700

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Additional Information

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

MLA Citation

• “Saint Cuaran the Wise”. Saints.SQPN.com. 7 February 2010. Web. 23 May 2013. <http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-cuaran-the-wise/>