Saint Berach

Also known as: Barachias
Berach of Termonbarry
Berachius
Memorial: 15 February
Profile: Brother of Saint Midabaria. Raised by his uncle, Saint Freoch. Disciple of Saint Kevin. Built a church at Cluain Coirpthe, also known as Termonbarry or Kilbarry. Believed to be a martyr. His crosier is in the Dublin Museum.
Died: martyred in 595
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Patronage: Kilbarry, Ireland
Additional Information: Catholic Encyclopedia
New Catholic Dictionary
Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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