Saint Brendan of Birr
- Also known as
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Breandan of Birr
Brandan of Birr
Brandon of Birr
Brendan of Biorra
one of the Twelve Apostles of Erin
Prophet of Ireland
- Memorial
- 29 November
- Profile
- Friend and brother monk with Saint Brendan the Navigator at Clonard abbey.
Spiritual student of Saint Finian.
Founded the monastery at Birr in central Ireland c.540, and served as its abbot.
Friend and advisor of Saint Columba.
At Brendan's death, Columba had a vision of the abbot's soul being carried away by angels.
- Born
- Irish
- Died
- c.573 at Birr, Ireland of natural causes
- Name Meaning
- prince ( = Breandan Gaelic)
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- Readings
- Most glorious ascetic and chief of Ireland's Prophets, O Father Brendan, thou wast a bright beacon in the western isle guiding many to salvation.
At thy heavenly birthday the Angels rejoiced and miraculously announced their joy to our Father Columba.
The prayers of the righteous avail much for us sinners.
Wherefore O Saint, pray to God for us that He will find us a place in the Mansions of the Blest.
Troparion of Saint Brendan of Birr