Saint Caimin of Lough Derg

Also known as: Camin of Inniskeltra
Caminus of Lough Derg
Cammin of Inniskeltra
Memorial: 24 March
25 March in some places
Profile: Son of Dima and Cuman; related to the kings of Leinster, Ireland and half-brother of Guare, king of Connaught, Ireland. Little is known of his early life, but he was well educated. Hermit at Inniskeltra (Inish-Keltra), Lough Derg where his reputation for holiness attracted students. With Saint Senan of North Wales, he founded a monastery and a chapel, known as Tempul-Cammin, on the island of the Seven Churches; it was raided by the Danes several times, was occupied over 350 years, and some of its ruins survive today. Wrote a commentary on the Psalms. Reported miracle worker.
Born: Irish
Died: 653 of natural causes
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Additional Information: Clare People
For All The Saints, by Katherine Rabenstein
The Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Brunson
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