Saint Colgan of Clonmacnoise

Also known as: Colgan the Wise; Chief Scribe of the Scots; Colchu…; Colgu…; Colga…

Saint

Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

20-Feb

Died

C.796 of natural causes

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Colgan of Clonmacnoise, abbot of the renowned monastic site in Offaly, Ireland, lived a life dedicated to spiritual formation and the transmission of learning. Though his exact birth date remains unknown, his vocation flourished

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