Saint Mochua of Timahoe

Memorial
24 December
Profile
Son of Lonan. Soldier. Monk as a young man. Founded a monastery in Derenish, County Laois, Ireland. Founded the monastery of Timahoe (Teach Mochua / House of Mochua) in County Cavan, Ireland. Some monasteries in Scotland claim Mochua as their founder.
Born
in the Achonry district of Connaught, Ireland
Died
c.657 in the monastery in Derenish, County Laois, Ireland
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
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