Saint Nennius
Also known as
- Nennidhius
- Ninnidh
- Ninnaid
- 17 January
- 6 January as one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland
Profile
Born to the Irish nobility, Ninnian was early drawn to religious life. Spiritual student of Saint Fiechus of Leinster and of Saint Finnian of Clonard. Hermit on Inis-muighe-samb in Lake Erne. His reputation for learning and personal piety attracted many spiritual students to the island.
Born
MLA Citation
- “Saint Nennius“. CatholicSaints.Info. 21 September 2021. Web. 28 May 2024. <>