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Saint Brendan of Clonfert or Bréanainn of Clonfert (c. 484 – c. 577) called "the Navigator", "the Voyager", or "the Bold" is one of the early Irish monastic saints whose legends reflect their history. He is chiefly renowned for his semi-legendary quest to the Isle of the Blessed. The Voyage of St. Brendan could be called an immram (Irish voyage story). He was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland.In 474 Saint Brendan was born near what is now Fenit the port of Tralee, in County Kerry in the south west of Ireland. It was known as Ciarraight Luachra in those days. He was baptized at Tubrid, near Ardfert, by Saint Erc. For five years he was educated under Saint Ita, "the Brigid of Munster", and he completed his studies under Saint Erc, who ordained him priest in 512. Between the years 512 and 530 St. Brendan built monastic cells at Ardfert, and, at the foot of Mount Brandon, Shanakeel— Seana Cill, usually translated as "the old church"— also called Baalynevinoorach.
Attributes:whale; priest celebrating Mass on board ship while fish gather to listen; one of a group of monks in a small boat
Patronage:oatmen; mariners; sailors; travellers; whales; diocese of Clonfert; diocese of Kerry
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