Colman mac Duagh
Saint Colman mac Duagh (c. 560 – 29 October 632) was born at Corker, Kiltartan, County Galway, Ireland, the son of the Irish chieftain Duac (and thus, in Irish, mac Duach). He initially lived as a recluse, living in prayer and prolonged fastings, first on Inismore, then in a cave at the Burren in County Clare. With his relative, King Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin (d. 663) of Connacht he founded the monastery of Kilmacduagh, ("the church of the son of Duac"), and governed it as abbot-bishop.
Saint Colman mac Duagh | |
|---|---|
Colman Mac Duagh depicted in stained glass by Wilhelmina Geddes (Hugh Lane Gallery) | |
| Born | 560 Corker, Kiltartan, County Galway, Ireland |
| Died | 632 (aged 71–72) |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy |
He has been confused with Saint Colman of Templeshanbo (d. 595), who was from Connacht and lived somewhat earlier.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.