Manchán of Mohill
5th and 6th-century Irish monk and saint / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Manchan[n 1] of Mohill,[n 2] (fl. AD 464–538), was an early Christian saint credited with founding many early Christian churches in Ireland. His life is obscured because many people named Manchan are found among the monastically-inclined Medieval Irish Christians, and the name is a diminutive of Irish: Manach Latin: Monachus, a monk.[5][n 3] Manchan probably died of famine during volcanic winters caused by the extreme weather events of 535–536, which preceded the 6th century Justinian plague of Mohill.
Saint Manchan | |
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Missionary, Monk | |
Born | Before AD 464 Ireland or Wales |
Died | c. 535 – c. 538 probably Mohill, Ireland |
Venerated in | |
Major shrine | "Shrine of Manchan" |
Feast | 14 February |
Patronage | St. Manchan's school, Monaghan day, Mohill, County Leitrim Monastery of Mohill * monastery of Inisnag * other churches * invoked against plague (* destroyed, or ruins) |
The Shrine of Manchan is a remarkable and unique example of Irish Urnes style art, adapted to Ringerike style, skillful in design and execution.[7] Saint Manchan's feast day is celebrated 14 February by Orthodox Catholics, Roman Catholics, and Anglicans.[8]