Saint Mirin

Male, Deceased Person

0565 – 0620

88

Who was Saint Mirin?

Saint Mirin or Mirren, an Irish monk and missionary, is also known as Mirren of Benchor, Merinus, Merryn and Meadhrán. The patron saint of the town and Roman Catholic diocese of Paisley, Scotland, he was the founder of a religious community which grew to become Paisley Abbey. The shrine of this saint in the abbey became a centre of pilgrimage.

A contemporary of the better known Saint Columba of Iona and disciple of Saint Comgall, he was prior of Bangor Abbey in County Down, Ireland before making his missionary voyage to Scotland. He is venerated in both Ireland and Scotland and in the Orthodox tradition.

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Born
0565
Also known as
  • St. Mirin
Lived in
  • Paisley
Died
0620

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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