Venerable · 6th century
Kenneth of Aghaboe
Venerable Cainnech (Kenneth), Abbot of Aghaboe in Ireland
New Calendar October 11 Old Calendar October 24
Why they are a saint
The Orthodox Church commemorates St Cainnech (Kenneth) of Aghaboe, an Irish abbot and missionary also active in Scotland, who reposed about the year 600. He founded the monastery of Aghaboe and is remembered for preaching, spiritual poetry, and Gospel commentary known as the Chain of St Canice. His feast is kept on October 11 (New Calendar; October 24 Old Calendar).
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Patron of ireland, monastics, missionaries, those named Kenneth, Kenny, Canice, or Cainnech, because he lived the monastic life of prayer and asceticism.
Prayer
O holy Kenneth of Aghaboe, pray to God for us.
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