St Brendan of Birr Profile. Born: Early 6th Century in Ireland, Europe.
Worked in Spain. Died: 573 AD in Birr, Ireland.
Feast Day is celebrated on November 29 and January 6 as one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland.
| St Brendan of Birr Biography | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | Early 6th Century |
| Country of Birth | Ireland in Europe |
| Place of Work | Spain |
| Date of Death | 573 AD |
| Place of Death | Birr, Ireland |
| Feast Day | November 29 and January 6 |
| Canonization | Pre-Congregation |
| Patron Saint of | Birr, Ireland |
Saint Brendan of Birr Biography
Saint Brendan of Birr was also known as Brendan of Biorra. He was a companion and sibling priest with Saint Brendan the Navigator at Clonard nunnery.
Profound understudy of Saint Finian. Established the cloister at Birr in Offaly, focal Ireland c.540, and filled in as its abbot.
Companion and guide of Saint Columba. At Brendan’s passing, Columba had a dream of the abbot’s spirit being diverted by blessed messengers.
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