A portrait of St. Fanchea
St. Fanchea
d. c. 585
Feast
January 1 · VI c.
Patron of
Irish nuns · Religious women
Order
Abbess
Irish abbess (d. c. 585), sister of St. Enda of Aran whom she persuaded to abandon his warrior life and embrace Christianity; foundress of a convent at Rossory in County Fermanagh. Pre-Congregation cultus.
Life & Times
Died: c. 585 · From: Ireland.
Patronage
St. Fanchea is invoked as the patron of irish nuns, religious women. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Fanchea, 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.