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THE 12 APOSTLES OF IRELAND - 6 JANUARY

 

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THE 12 APOSTLES OF IRELAND

The 12 Apostles of Ireland were St Finian's most noted pupils. They spread the Faith across Ireland, preaching and founding monasteries and schools. The 12 Apostles of Ireland are:

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1. St Brendan of Birr

2. St Brendan the Navigator

3. St Canice of Aghaboe,

4. St Ciaran of Saighir/St Finnian of Clonard (depending on the source consulted) 

5. St Ciaran of Clonmacnoise

6. St Columba of Terryglass (feast: December 12)

7. St Columba (feast: June 9)

8. St Laserian (Laisren mac Nad Froich)

9. St Mobhi of Glasnevin

10. St Ninnidh the Pious of Lough Erne

11. St Ruadhan of Lorrha

12. St Seanan of Iniscathay 


⬅️ Litany of the Irish Saints



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