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, 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] See also
[edit] External links
- Catholic Online: St. Munchin
- The Curse of St. Munchin (fustar.info)
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