Saint Kenan
- Also known as
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Cianan;
Kay;
Kea;
Kenan of Damleag;
Quay
- Memorial
- 24 November
- Profile
- Descended from the royalty of Munster.
In his youth he was one of fifty hostages given to King Leogair by the Irish princes.
Freed by the intercession of bishop Kiaran.
Spiritual student of Saint Martin of Tours in France.
Knew Saint Patrick who admired him and his writing skills.
Bishop of Duleek, Ireland.
First in Ireland to build his cathedral in stone; it was built on the site of a pagan altar he destroyed when he converted the people.
- Born
- Irish
- Died
- 24 November 489
- Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
- Print References
- The Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
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