Saint Flannan of Killaloe

Memorial
18 December
Profile
Son of an Irish chieftain named Turdough. Intellectual and spiritual student of the monk Saint Molua. Despite family opposition, he became a monk. Missionary monk throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the Hebrides. First bishop of Killaloe, consecrated by Pope John IV. Recited the entire Psalter daily. His preaching was so persuasive that his own father gave up power to become a monk.
Born
7th century in Thomond, Ireland
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Patronage
diocese of Killaloe, Ireland
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