Finnian of Clonard
Deceased Person
0470 – 0549
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Who was Finnian of Clonard?
Saint Finnian of Clonard – also Finian, Fionán or Fionnán in Irish; or Vennianus and Vinniaus in its Latinised form – was one of the early Irish monastic saints, who founded Clonard Abbey in modern-day County Meath. The Twelve Apostles of Ireland studied under him. Saint Finnian of Clonard is considered one of the fathers of Irish monasticism.
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