Saint Colgan

Also known as: Chief Scribe of the Scots
Colchu
Colgan of Clonmacnoise
Colgan the Wise
Colgu
Memorial: 20 February
Profile: Brother of Saint Foila Friend and teacher of Blessed Alcuin. Abbot of Colnmachnoise, Offaly, Ireland. Many of his spiritual students spread out across France, becoming influential teachers in imperial schools.
Died: c.796 of natural causes
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
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