Saint Cummian Fada
Also known as
- Cummian the Tall
- Cumméne Fota
- Cumiano
- 12 November
- 19 August on some calendars
Profile
Born to the Irish nobility, the son of King Fiachna of West Munster. Columban monk in Clonfert, Ireland. Founded a monastery at the area which became known as Kilcummin in his honour, and served as its abbot. Supported the Roman system of determining the date of Easter, a matter of great dispute at the time, and other Roman liturgical customs.
Born
MLA Citation
- “Saint Cummian Fada“. CatholicSaints.Info. 18 March 2022. Web. 25 April 2024. <>