Saint Fortchern of Trim

Also known as

• Forkernus of Trim

Memorial

• 17 February
• 14 February on some calendars

Profile

The son of a pagan chieftain, he was converted to Christianity by Saint Loman of Trim. Sixth century bishop of Trim, Ireland. Hermit.

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Patronage

• bell-founders

Representation

• bishop standing amidst bell-founders

Additional Information

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

MLA Citation

• “Saint Fortchern of Trim“. Saints.SQPN.com. 4 May 2013. Web. 19 June 2013. <>