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Saint Kenan of Damleag

Also known as: Cianan; Kay; Kea; Quay

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

24-Nov

Born

Irish

Died

24 November 489 of natural causes

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Kenan of Duleek, revered as a foundational figure in early Irish Christianity, was born into the royal lineage of Munster. His early life was marked by a significant political event: as one of fifty Irish princes' hostages given to King Leogair to guarantee peace, he was later freed through the intercession of Bishop Kiaran. Seeking deeper spiritual formation, Kenan journeyed to France

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