A portrait of St. Canice
St. Canice
c. 515 – c. 600
Feast
October 11 · VI c.
Patron of
Kilkenny · Shipwrecked people · Irish monastics
Order
Abbot / Missionary
Irish abbot of the 6th century (c. 515-600), also known as Cainnech of Aghaboe; companion of St. Columba on Iona, founder of the monastery of Aghaboe and patron of Kilkenny. Sometimes identified with the Scottish St. Kenneth. Feast October 11.
Life & Times
Also known as: Cainnech; Kenneth · Born: c. 515 · Died: c. 600 · From: Ireland / Scotland.
Patronage
St. Canice is invoked as the patron of kilkenny, shipwrecked people, irish monastics. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Canice, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.