SAINT
saint-piran
A saint of the Catholic Church
biography
Piran or Pyran, died c. 480, was a 5th-century Cornish abbot and saint, possibly of Irish origin. He is the patron saint of tin-miners, and is also generally regarded as the patron saint of Cornwall, although Michael and Petroc also have some claim to this title.
feast Day
03-05
patronages
- Tinners
- Cornwall
death Date
c. 480
canonization Status
canonized
feast Month
3
feast Day Of Month
5

