Conaire (saint)

Saint Conaire (also Cannera, Cainder or Cainnear) (feast day 28 January) was an Irish holy woman who died in 530 AD. Originally from Bantry Bay in modern County Cork, she was an anchorite who lived in a self-imposed solitude and spiritual exile from society.

For St. Cainnear of Cluain Claraid, see Cainnear (saint). For other people named Conaire or Cainnear, see Cainnear (name).
Saint Conaire or Cainnear
Saint Cainnear (Cannera or Conaire) of Bantry
Chraibdech 'The Pious'
Born5th or 6th century
Bantry Bay, County Cork, Ireland
Died530 AD
Scattery Island, County Clare
Venerated inCatholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church
Major shrineSt. Canera's Catholic Church, Neosho, Missouri
Feast28 January
AttributesAn ascetic holding a staff in one hand, a lily or a fish
PatronageAgainst drowning, sailors, water safety, against nyctophobia, against aquaphobia
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