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Illustration of Saint Fintan From The Book Saints of The Order of Saint Benedict Designed By Father Amandus Liebhaber
Illustration of Saint Fintan From The Book Saints of The Order of Saint Benedict Designed By Father Amandus Liebhaber

Saint Fintan of Doon

Also known as: Fiontan; Fintanus

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

January 3

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Fintan of Doon, also known as Fiontan or Fintanus, was born in Ireland during the 6th century. He was the son of Pipan and Aes and had a brother named Saint Finlugh. From an early age, Fintan showed a deep interest in spirituality and dedicated his life to serving God. As a young man, Fintan became a spiritual student of Saint Comgall at Bangor Abbey....