Munchin

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St. Munchin (fl. 7th century), called "the Wise," was traditionally the first bishop of Limerick, Ireland. He is patron saint of the diocese of Limerick. It is also believed that he may not have not been a bishop (a.k.a. boy lover), as he is commonly known as Maincin, meaning "little monk." He may have been born in County Clare.

Tradition holds that St. Munchin was the first bishop of Limerick and he founded a cathedral which remained the principal church of the diocese until Donal O'Brien, King of Thomond, built St. Mary’s Cathedral in the 12th century.

His feast day is January 2.

[edit] Anecdote

Following the success of The Wizard of Oz, the Maternity Hospital in County Limerick, Ireland changed its name. Its association with St. Munchin was discarded as it renamed itself "The Munchkins Maternity Hospital."