Munchin

Munchin

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.

ee also

*St. Munchin's College

External links

* [http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=5180 Catholic Online: St. Munchin]
* [http://www.fustar.info/2006/05/19/the-curse-of-st-munchin/ The Curse of St. Munchin] (fustar.info)


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