Saint Fintan of Doon

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Brother of Saint Finlugh. Spiritual student of Saint Comgall at Bangor Abbey. Abbot at Doon, Limerick, Ireland. A holy well dedicated to him is still venerated at Doon.

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Being brothers both in the flesh and in the Faith O honoured Fintan and Finlugh, you served our Saviour in your native land winning souls for Him by feats of ascetic piety. Cease not your love for men, praying that our souls may also be saved. - troparion of Saint Fintan and Saint Finlugh

By the mercy of our God thy miraculous well still bestows the blessing of healing on those who come in faith, O Father Fintan. Telling the spiritual waters of thy unshakable faith we sing thy praises, together with thy brother Finlugh, and we rejoice in your glory. - kontakion of Saint Fintan and Saint Finlugh

MLA Citation

  • “Saint Fintan of Doon”. Saints.SQPN.com. 3 January 2010. Web. {today’s date}. <http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-fintan-of-doon/>
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