Saint Munchin of Limerick

Also known as
Little Monk
Luimnich
Maincin
Manchen
Munchin the Wise
Memorial
3 January
Profile
First bishop of Limerick, occupying the see in the 7th century. A prince gave him the island, possibly in exchange for Munchin giving up a claim to the throne. Established the school at Mungret.
Born
County Clare, Ireland
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Patronage
Limerick, Ireland, city of
Limerick, Ireland, diocese of
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