Monk
Saint Finian
Saint Finian founded Clonard Abbey, a major center of learning that trained Ireland’s Twelve Apostles.
Patron saint of
Teachers, Monasticism
- Feast
- December 12
- Era
- 6th Century
- Place
- Clonard
At a Glance
Saint Finian
- Feast Day
- December 12
- Era
- 6th Century
- Primary Place
- Clonard
- Vocation
- Monk
- Patronage
- Teachers, Monasticism
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Overview
Saint Finian
Saint Finian founded Clonard Abbey, a major center of learning that trained Ireland’s Twelve Apostles.
Feast day: December 12
Patronage
Teachers, Monasticism
Connected Places
- Clonard, Ireland: His monastery
- Wexford, Ireland: His birthplace
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