Saint Fachanan
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Who is Saint Fachanan?
Saint Fachanan, about whom little is known with certainty, is linked by a strong early tradition with Kilfenora, where he founded a church or monastery in the sixth century. He is venerated as the first Bishop of Kilfenora. In the Roman Catholic Church, this diocese is now administered by the Diocese of Galway.
His feast day is 20 December.
Saint Fachtna of Ross was also called Fachanan.
He belonged to the ancient princely race of the Corcu Loígde.
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