Buíte of Monasterboice
Buíte (died c. 519/20 or 521), also known as Buíte mac Bronach (Brónaig), and Boetius, was a sixth-century Irish monastic. He was born near Mellifout, Louth; visited Wales and Italy; returned through Germany and Scotland to Antrim, and thence to Louth, where he built Monasterboice, i.e. the Monastery of Buite.
Saint Buíte | |
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"Muiredach's Cross" at Monasterboice | |
| Born | Ireland |
| Died | c. 521 |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church |
| Feast | 7 December |
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