Finnian of Movilla
Finnian of Movilla | |
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 Finnian on a piece of stained glass | |
| Born | c. 495 Ulster |
| Died | c. 589 |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church Church of Ireland Anglican Communion |
| Major shrine | Movilla Abbey |
| Feast | 10 September |
| Patronage | Ulster[1] |
Finnian of Movilla (c. 495–589) was an Irish Christian missionary. His feast day is 10 September. Finnian is sometimes called Finbarr "the white head", because of his hair.[2]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Challoner, Richard. A Memorial of Ancient British Piety: or, a British Martyrology, p. 128. W. Needham, 1761. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
- ↑ Hammond, David. "St. Finnian's Cregagh"
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