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Saint
Ciaran of Clonmacnoise
Saint Ciaran of Clonmacnoise
New Calendar September 9 Old Calendar September 22
Why they are a saint
Born to the family of a cartwright in Ireland, he entered monastic life when he was very young at the Monastery of Clonard, where he became a disciple of St Finnian (December 12). The Orthodox Church commemorates Ciaran of Clonmacnoise on September 9.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Ciaran of Clonmacnoise as a patron when they bear the name Ciaran at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 9.
Prayer
O holy Ciaran of Clonmacnoise, pray to God for us.
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