Saint Findan

Also known as

  • Fintan

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Captured by Norse raiders, he was forced into slavery in the Orkney Islands. He escaped to Scotland and headed south, becoming a pilgrim to Rome, Italy. Monk at Farfa Abbey, Farfa Sabina, Italy. Monk and hermit in Rheinau Abbey, Rheinau, Switzerland for 22 years.

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MLA Citation

  • “Saint Findan”. Saints.SQPN.com. 15 November 2009. Web. {today’s date}. <http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-findan/>
Category: Born in Ireland, Canonized Pre-Congregation, Died in 879, Monk of Farfa Abbey, Monk of Rheinau Abbey, Saints Beati and Venerables, Saints who were Monks, Saints who were Slaves  |  Trackback