St. Findan of Rheinau Biography
Saint Findan of Rheinau Profile. Born: N/A in Ireland, Europe. Worked in Italy, Switzerland. Died: 879 AD in Rheinau Abbey, Rheinau, Switzerland. Feast Day is celebrated on November 15.
St. Findan of Rheinau 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 | N/A |
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| Country of Birth | Ireland in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Monks |
| Profession | Missionary |
| Place of Work | Italy, Switzerland |
| Date of Death | 879 AD |
| Place of Death | Rheinau Abbey, Rheinau, Switzerland |
| Feast Day | November 15 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pope Paschal II in 1114 |
| Patron Saint of | dove pilgrim‘s staff |
St. Findan of Rheinau Biography
St. Findan of Rheinau was also known as Findanus. He was captured by Norse raiders who murdered the rest of his family. Findan was forced into slavery in the Orkney Islands. He escaped to Scotland and headed to the south becoming a pilgrim to Rome, Italy. He served as a monk at Farfa Abbey in Italy. Later he moved to serve as a monk and hermit in Rheinau Abbey in Switzerland for 22 years.
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