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Tag: Who was St Fintan Of Clonenagh?
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Fintan Of Clonenagh
St Fintan (Approx. 524 – 594) was born in Leinster, Ireland. His Christian parents were named Gabhren and Findlath. St Fintan was taught by the then Abbott, St Columba, who entrusted the monastery of Clonenagh to him when he moved to Terryglass, Tipperary. St Fintan’s life was one of solitude, prayer and deep penance. He…