Brendan of Birr
Brendan of Birr (died c. 572) was one of the early Irish monastic saints. He was a monk and later an abbot, of the 6th century. He is known as "Saint Brendan the Elder" to distinguish him from his contemporary and friend Brendan the Navigator of Clonfert. He was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland, a friend and disciple of Columba.
Saint Brendan of Birr | |
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Stained glass window depicting St. Brendan in St. Brendan's Church, Birr. | |
| Abbot, Prophet of Ireland | |
| Died | c. 573 Birr, Gaelic Ireland |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Anglican Communion |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Feast | 29 November |
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