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Saint Donnan of Eigg
Saint Donnan of Eigg

Saint Donnan of Eigg

Also known as: Dounan; Donan; Donnanus; Domnanus

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

April 17

Died

January 1, 618

Canonized

11 July 1898 by Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmed)

Biography

Saint Donnan of Eigg, also known as Dounan, Donan, Donnanus, or Domnanus, was a monk of Iona Abbey who played an important role in spreading Christianity in Scotland during the 6th and 7th centuries. Born in unknown circumstances, Donnan joined the monastic community of Iona, where he developed a deep devotion to God and a desire to bring the Christian faith to the people of Scotland....