Feast December 12
Finnian of Clonard
Saint, patron of Diocese of Meath · Feast December 12
Biography
Finnian of Clonard – also Finian, Fionán or Fionnán in Irish; or Finianus and Finanus in its Latinised form (470–549) – was one of the early Irish monastic saints, who founded Clonard Abbey in modern-day County Meath. The Twelve Apostles of Ireland studied under him. Finnian of Clonard is considered one of the fathers of Irish monasticism.
Feast day
December 12
Patronage
- Diocese of Meath
Birth date
470
Death date
549-12-12
Canonization status
Canonized
Feast month
12
Feast day of month
12