Saint Fintan of Clonenagh

Memorial: 17 February
Profile: Disciple and student of Saint Columba. Austere hermit at Clonenagh, Ireland. Many disciples gathered around him, and he became their abbot. He set such an austere example, neighboring monasteries complained they could not keep up. While he was very severe on himself, Fintan was known to be gentle and forgiving with others. Spiritual teacher of Saint Comgall of Bangor.

Legend says that Fintan's mother received an angelic visit to explain what a holy son she would have. Fintan was reputed to have the gifts of prophecy and knowledge of distant events. Witnesses say that when he prayed by himself, he was surrounded by light.
Born: at Leinster, Ireland
Died: 603 of natural causes
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Additional Information: Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Catholic Online
For All The Saints
Kirken i Norge [norwegian]
New Catholic Dictionary
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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