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
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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