Saint Fintán of Clonenagh

Also known as

  • Fintán of Clúain Ednech

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Spiritual student of Saint Columba. Austere hermit at Clonenagh, Ireland. Many would-be students gathered around him that he founded a house for them and served as their abbot. He set such an austere example that neighboring monasteries complained they could not keep up; though he was very severe on himself, Fintan was known to be gentle and forgiving with others. Spiritual teacher of Saint Comgall of Bangor.

Legend says that Fintan’s mother received an angelic visit to explain what a holy son she would have. Fintan was reputed to have the gifts of prophecy and knowledge of distant events. Witnesses say that when he prayed by himself, he was surrounded by light.

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Died

  • 603 of natural causes

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MLA Citation

  • “Saint Fintán of Clonenagh“. CatholicSaints.Info. 13 February 2023. Web. 23 April 2024. <>