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Saint
Donnan of Eigg
Donnan, Abbot of Eigg, and the Monk-Martyrs with him
New Calendar April 17 Old Calendar April 30
Why they are a saint
Donnan, Abbot of Eigg, and the Monk-Martyrs with him are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on April 17. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Donnan of Eigg as a patron when they bear the name Donnan at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 17. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Donnan of Eigg, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.