A portrait of St. Kenan
St. Kenan
d. c. 489
Feast
November 25 · V c.
Patron of
Duleek · Irish bishops
Order
Bishop
Irish bishop (d. c. 489), said to have been baptized at age seven by St. Patrick; built the first stone church in Ireland at Duleek (Daimliag, "stone-house") in Meath, whence the name of the town. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Died: c. 489 · From: Ireland / Duleek.
Patronage
St. Kenan is invoked as the patron of duleek, irish bishops. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Kenan, 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.