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Finnian of Clonard ('Cluain Eraird') – also Finian, Fionán or Fionnán in Irish; or Finianus and Finanus in its Latinised form (470–549) – was one of the early Irish monastic saints, who founded Clonard Abbey in modern-day County Meath.
The image shows St. Finnian and his pupils in a stain glass window at the Church of St. Finian in Clonard. Clonard became a highly influential monastic centre until the diocesan structure was set up in the 12th century.
The 'Teacher of the Irish Saints.' He was born in Myshall, in County Carlow, Ireland. Trained by Sts. Cadoc and Gildas in Wales, Finian returned to Ireland where he built schools, monasteries, and churches. Clonard at Meath was his most famous foundation, and under his direction it became a ...
Saint Finnian of Clonard, who also goes by,'Cluain Eraird', or Finian, 'Fionáin'. In Irish, he was one of the early monastic saints . He lived from around 470-549. He may have been born at Myshall, County Carlow.
Jun 23, 2021 · Tradition has it that it was Finnian of Clonard and his contemporary Enda of Aran who were the first of the Irish saints with vision to recognize the opportunity which monasticism provided for combining the discipline of the religious life with learning.
Saint Finnian of Clonard, also known as Finian of Clonard and Finden of Clonard, is regarded as one of the great founders of Irish monasticism and a renowned spiritual teacher. Born around 470 in Myshall, County Carlow, Ireland, Finnian was known for his piety from a young age.
It is the oldest surviving example of its kind and spread the influence of Clonard in penitential discipline and Scripture studies. Finnian's relics were enshrined at Clonard until their destruction in 887. His feast is testified by a Spanish Martyrology of the early 9th century.
