Saint Finnian of Moville

Also known as
Finian of Moville; Winin
Memorial
10 September
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Descendant of Fiatach the Fair. Studied under Saint Colman of Dromore, Saint Mochae of Noendrum, and the school of Saint Ninian. Pilgrim to Rome. Bishop of Moville, Ireland. Founded the monastery of Druim Fionn, and the school of Moville c.540. Composed a rule and penitential code for his monks. Spiritual teacher of Saint Columba.
Born
c.495 at Ulster, Ireland
Died
589 of natural causes
Beatified
1903 (cultus confirmed)
Patronage
Ulster, Ireland
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