Saint Mirin

Also known as: Meadhran
Merinus
Merryn
Mirin of Bangor
Mirin of Benchor
Mirren
Memorial: 15 September
Profile: Spiritual student of Saint Comgall. Monk. Evangelized the area of Strathclyde, Scotland. Founded Paisley Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, and served as its first abbot. He is venerated in Ireland and Scotland, and in the Orthodox tradition.
Born: c.565 in Ireland
Died: c.620 of natural causes
his shrine at the Paisley abbey became a pilgrimage site
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Patronage: Paisley, Scotland, city of
Paisley, Scotland, diocese of
Saint Mirren Football Club
Additional Information: Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Catholic Online
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
Paisey Online
Wikipedia
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