A portrait of St. Fintan of Clonenagh
St. Fintan of Clonenagh
c. 526 – 603
Feast
February 17 · VII c.
Patron of
Irish monastics · Clonenagh
Order
Abbot
Irish abbot (c. 526-603), disciple of St. Columba of Terryglass; founded the strictly austere monastery of Clonenagh in Laois, where the rule allowed only bread and water. Pre-Congregation cultus.
Life & Times
Born: c. 526 · Died: 603 · From: Ireland / Clonenagh.
Patronage
St. Fintan of Clonenagh is invoked as the patron of irish monastics, clonenagh. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Fintan of Clonenagh, 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.