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Saint Kentigern

died c. 614 · 7th century · Also known as Saint Mungo

Saint Kentigern, also called Mungo, was a 6th-century British bishop in the kingdom of Strathclyde and is the patron saint of Glasgow. His 12th-century Life by Jocelin of Furness tells of his miracles and his dealings with King Rhydderch Hael, though much of it is legend. His tomb lies in the crypt of Glasgow Cathedral.

Saint Kentigern
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Kingdom of Strathclyde

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Saint Kentigern. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/saint-kentigern
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The Epoch Institute. “Saint Kentigern.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/saint-kentigern.
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