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Detail From A Photograph of A Stained Glass Window In Saint JohnS Church Isle of Manx Window Artist And Photographer Unknown
Detail From A Photograph of A Stained Glass Window In Saint JohnS Church Isle of Manx Window Artist And Photographer Unknown

Saint Adamnan of Iona

Also known as: Adam; Adamnano; Adomnan; Eunan

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

September 23

Died

September 23, 704

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Adamnan of Iona, also known as Adam, Adamnano, Adomnan, and Eunan, was a distant relative of Saint Columba. Born around 628 in Drumhome, County Donegal, Ireland, he went on to become a renowned monk and important figure in the spread of Christianity throughout Ireland. Adamnan began his monastic life in Drunhome, Donegal, where he dedicated himself to a life of prayer, meditation, and serving God....