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Brendan of Birr

d. c. 573 · 6th century

Brendan of Birr was an Irish abbot of the 6th century, founder of the monastery of Birr in what is now County Offaly. Counted among the Twelve Apostles of Ireland, he was a friend of Columba, whom he is said to have defended at the synod that tried to excommunicate him. He died around 573.

Brendan of Birr
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