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Also known as

• Brendan mac Nemain
• Brendan of Biorra
• Brendan the Elder
• Brandan…
• Brandon…
• Breandan…
• Brenainn…
• Brendanus…
• Prophet of Ireland

Memorial

• 29 November
• 6 January as one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland

Profile

Friend and brother monk with Saint Brendan the Navigator at Clonard abbey. Spiritual student of Saint Finian. Founded the monastery at Birr in Offaly, central Ireland c.540, and served as its abbot. Friend and advisor of Saint Columba. At Brendan’s death, Columba had a vision of the abbot‘s soul being carried away by angels.

Born

• Irish

Died

• c.573 at Birr, Ireland of natural causes

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Patronage

• Birr, Ireland

Readings

Most glorious ascetic and chief of Ireland‘s Prophets, O Father Brendan, thou wast a bright beacon in the western isle guiding many to salvation. At thy heavenly birthday the Angels rejoiced and miraculously announced their joy to our Father Columba. The prayers of the righteous avail much for us sinners. Wherefore O Saint, pray to God for us that He will find us a place in the Mansions of the Blest. – Troparion of Saint Brendan of Birr

MLA Citation

• “Saint Brendan of Birr“. CatholicSaints.Info. 7 January 2023. Web. 28 April 2024. <>