Saint Fechin of Fobar

Also known as
Feichín
Memorial
20 January
Profile
Student of Saint Nathy at Sligo. Founded Fobhar monastery in Westmeath, and served as its first abbot. Founded monasteries on High Island and Omey Island.
Born
Connacht, Ireland
Died
in 665 of plague in Ireland
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Additional Information
Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Catholic Online
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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