St. Forannan Biography
St. Forannan Profile. Born: 9th century in Ireland, Europe. Worked in Ireland. Died: 982 in Ireland. Feast Day is celebrated on April 30.
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The Memorial of St. Forannan – Saint of the Day |
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St. Forannan 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 |
9th century |
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Country of Birth |
Ireland in Europe |
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Matrimony/Holy Orders |
Saints who were Monks |
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Profession |
Priest, Bishop, Monk |
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Place of Work |
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Date of Death |
982 |
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Place of Death |
Ireland |
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Feast Day |
April 30 |
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Beatification |
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Canonization |
Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
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Patron Saint of |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Forannan was a priest then bishop of Domhnach-Mor, Ireland, a diocese that no longer exists. He emigrated to Belgium and helped established Waulsort Abbey and became a monk there. Abbot in 962, establishing it as a Benedictine house. He died in 982 of natural causes.
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