Saint Brendan of Birr
Also known as: Brendan mac Nemain; Brendan of Biorra; Brendan the Elder; Brandan…; Brandon…; Breandan…; Brenainn…; Brendanus…; Prophet of Ireland
Feast Day
29 November; 6 January as one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland
Born
Irish
Died
C.573 at Birr, Ireland of natural causes
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
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Biography
Saint Brendan of Birr, also known as Brendan of Cluain Fearta, was a prominent figure in Irish monasticism during the 6th century. Born in Ireland, he became a close friend and brother monk of Saint Brendan the Navigator at the renowned Clonard Abbey. It was during his time at Clonard that Brendan of Birr received spiritual guidance and education from the revered Saint Finian.
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