Hermit

Saint Kevin of Glendalough

Saint Kevin was an Irish monk renowned for his hermitic life in the serene landscapes of Glendalough. His spiritual legacy endures in the natural beauty of Ireland.

Patron saint of Nature, Young People
Feast
June 3
Era
6th Century
Place
Glendalough
Saint Kevin of Glendalough portrait

At a Glance

Saint Kevin of Glendalough

Feast Day
June 3
Era
6th Century
Primary Place
Glendalough
Vocation
Hermit
Patronage
Nature, Young People

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Overview

Saint Kevin of Glendalough

Saint Kevin was an Irish monk renowned for his hermitic life in the serene landscapes of Glendalough. His spiritual legacy endures in the natural beauty of Ireland.

Feast day: June 3

Patronage

Nature, Young People

Connected Places

  • Glendalough, Ireland: His hermitage and monastery

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