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because he set off on a dangerous trip at the age of 70 for his religion, and other monks took notice and called it bold.

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Q: Why was Saint Brendan called 'The Bold'?
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What was Brendan the Bold looking for?

He is chiefly renowned for his legendary quest to the "Isle of the Blessed," also called Saint Brendan's Island.


What Irish saint is called the navigator?

Saint Brendan the Navigator


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When was Saint Brendan canonized as a saint?

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What diocese in St. Brendan the patron saint of?

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Who is frater Brenden?

I imagine you are talking about (Brother) Saint Brendan. He was an Irish saint. His name means 'Prince' in Welsh. He is known for among other things, his Voyage across the Atlantic. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brendan - In Irish he is called 'Naomh Breandàn'