Saint
Finan of Lindisfarne
Saint Finan of Lindisfarne
New Calendar February 17 Old Calendar March 1
Why they are a saint
Finan of Lindisfarne (died 10 or 17 February 661), also known as Saint Finan, was an Irish monk, trained at Iona Abbey in Scotland, who became the second bishop of Lindisfarne from 651 until 661.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Finan of Lindisfarne as a patron when they bear the name Finan at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 17.
Prayer
O holy Finan of Lindisfarne, pray to God for us.
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