Saint Colgan Biography
Saint Colgan Profile. Born: Early 8th Century in Ireland, Europe. Worked in Ireland. Died: 796 AD in Ireland. Feast Day is celebrated on February 20.
St. Colgan Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | Early 8th Century |
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| Country of Birth | Ireland in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Monks |
| Profession | Missionary |
| Place of Work | Ireland |
| Date of Death | 796 AD |
| Place of Death | Ireland |
| Feast Day | February 20 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
| Patron Saint of | N/A |
Biography
St. Colgan was the brother to Saint Fiola and a friend to Blessed Alcuin. He later became an abbot of Clonmacnoise in Ireland. Most of his students spread to France and became influential teachers.
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