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Saint Comgall

c. 510–602 · 6th century · Also known as Comgall of Bangor

Saint Comgall was an Irish abbot of the Dál nAraidi who founded the monastery of Bangor in County Down around 558. Under his rule it became famous for strict discipline, learning and the singing of psalms, with very large numbers of monks, and it trained missionaries including Columbanus. He died around 602.

Saint Comgall
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Dal nAraidi

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Saint Comgall. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/saint-comgall
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