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Brendan is an Irish saint who is surrounded by fantasy, myth and legend; he was born near Tralee on Ireland's west coast in the early 6th century and brought up by a female saint called Ita.
His main fame is in numerous alleged sea-voyages between Ireland and Scotland, then to England and Wales, supposedly using only tiny skin-covered coracles. There is even a claim that Brendan sailed to Greenland or even North America.
He founded several monasteries including Clonfert where he is said to have directed "three thousand monks". He died in 578 AD.
Sadly most of the "history" of St Brendan does not stand up to careful examination: his fabled voyage in search of the Garden of Eden, when he supposedly discovered America, was not written about until over 300 years after his death. The monastery at Clonfert is not nearly large enough to have housed 3,000 monks . . . and so on.
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When was Saint Brendan born?
Saint Brendan the Navigator was born in the year 460 at Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland
Why did Saint Brendan become a saint?
I hope you are referring to Saint Brendan the Navigator as there are more than one Irish saints named Brendan. He was a founder of monasteries and had a big following of fellow monks. Read about his life at the link below.
What did Saint Brendan do?
Saint Brendan, also known as Brendan the Navigator, was an Irish monk and abbot who is said to have embarked on legendary voyages across the Atlantic Ocean. His most famous voyage, recounted in the Navigatio Sancti Brendani Abbatis, describes his travels to various islands and encountering fantastical creatures. Brendan is often associated with maritime exploration and Christian missionary work.
How did St. Brendan become a saint?
St. Brendan the Navigator was known for his holiness, faithfulness and good works. Brendan built a number of monasteries. He would have been proclaimed a saint shortly after he died by popular acclamation. There was no official process at the time for canonization.
Who is the patron saint of explorers?
Saint Brendan the Navigator is often considered the patron saint of explorers and sailors. He is known for his legendary sea voyages in the sixth century.
When is the feast day of Saint Brendan?
May 16 is the feast of Saint Brendan.
Is there a Saint Brenda?
There is a Saint Brendan but not a Saint Brenda.
When was Saint Brendan born?
Saint Brendan the Navigator was born in the year 460 at Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland
What Irish saint is called the navigator?
Saint Brendan the Navigator
Is there a Saint Braden?
No, not unless you are misspelling Saint Brendan's name.
When was Saint Brendan canonized as a saint?
St. Brendan the navigator was known for his holiness, faithfulness and good works. Brendan built a number of monasteries. He would have been proclaimed a saint shortly after he died by popular acclamation. There was no official process at the time for canonization.
What diocese in St. Brendan the patron saint of?
Brendan the Navigator is the patron saint of these dioceses. Ardfert, Ireland, Clonfert, Ireland, Kerry, Ireland.
Which Irish saint discovered America before christopher Columbus?
Saint Brendan
What age was Saint Brigid when she died?
Saint Brigid or Bride died when she was 70 and got to meet Saint Patrick and Saint Brendan.
When was Brendan McMullan born?
Brendan McMullan was born on July 13, 1981, in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.
How did saint Brendan become a?
St. Brendan the Navigator was known for his holiness, faithfulness and good works. Brendan built a number of monasteries. He would have been proclaimed a saint shortly after he died by popular acclamation. There was no official process at the time for canonization.
What is St. Brendan the patron saint of?
Saint Brendan, also known as "Brandan" or "Brendan tha Navigator", was born in the year 460 A.D. in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. He was a priest and a monk who was educated by Saint Ita and ordained by Saint Erc of Kerry. He founded the Clonfert monastery and monastic school in County Galway, Ireland. He is the patron saint of boatmen, mariners, sailors, travelers, and watermen. His feast day is May 16th.
