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Saint Cainnech of Aghaboe
Saint Cainnech statue in Kilkenny
Confessor
Born 515 / 516, Glengiven, Ireland
Died 600, Aghaboe, Ireland
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Feast 11 October
1 August or 14 August
Patronage the shipwrecked
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Saint Cainnech of Aghaboe (515/516 - 600) was also known as Saint Canice in Ireland, Saint Kenneth in Scotland, Saint Kenny and Saint Canicus. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world Aghaboe is a village and parish in County Laois, Ireland. It is located on the R434 Regional road in the rural hinterland west of the town of Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world The Eastern Orthodox Church is the second largest single Christian Communion in the world The Calendar of saints is a traditional Christian method of organizing a Liturgical year on the level of days by associating each day with one or more Saints Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures The patron saint of a particular group of people is a Saint who would protect and 'love' the group and its members Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain.

Cainnech was a gaelic abbot, monastic founder, priest and missionary. He wrote a commentary on the Gospels, which was known for centuries. This article is about the canonical books of the New Testament [1] He is one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland. The Twelve Apostles of Ireland (also known as Twelve Apostles of Erin) were twelve early Irish monastic Saints of the Sixth century who studied [2] Cainnech preached Christianity across Ireland and to the Picts in Scotland during the early medieval period. Christianity ( Greek Χριστιανισμός from the word Xριστός ( Christ)is a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world The Picts were a Confederation of tribes in what was later to become eastern and northern Scotland from Roman times until the 10th century Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. The Early Middle Ages is a period in the History of Europe following the fall of the Western Roman Empire spanning roughly five centuries from AD 500 [3] Cainnech was considered a man of virtue, great eloquence and learning.

Contents

Introduction

Cainnech was born in 515 or 516, at Glengiven, near Dungiven in Ireland. 500s;506 23 March - Death of St Mac Caírthinn Bishop of Clogher. 500s;506 23 March - Death of St Mac Caírthinn Bishop of Clogher. Dungiven ( Dun Geimhín; meaning Given's fort) is a small town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, on the main Belfast to Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world He died and was reposed at Aghaboe in 599/600. Aghaboe is a village and parish in County Laois, Ireland. It is located on the R434 Regional road in the rural hinterland west of the town of 500s;506 23 March - Death of St Mac Caírthinn Bishop of Clogher. [4] His feast day is commemorated on 11 October in the Roman Catholic Church[5] and on the 1 August or 14 August in the Eastern Orthodox Church. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures The Eastern Orthodox Church is the second largest single Christian Communion in the world

A lot of what we know of Cainnech comes from legend. However, he is documented by Saint Adomnán(also known as Eunan), the ninth the abbot of Iona who died in 704. Saint Adomnán of Iona (627/8 &ndash 704 was Abbot of Iona (679-704 Hagiographer, statesman and clerical lawyer he was the author of the most Saint Adomnán of Iona (627/8 &ndash 704 was Abbot of Iona (679-704 Hagiographer, statesman and clerical lawyer he was the author of the most Iona is a small island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland that has an important place in the history of Christianity in Scotland and is renowned for its tranquility Adomnán was a hagiographer and his greatest work Vita Columbae or Life of St. Columba contains references to Cainnech. [6][7]

Cainnech's background

Statue at St. Mary's Cathedral Kilkenny
Statue at St. Mary's Cathedral Kilkenny

His real name was Cainnech moccu Dalánn. [8]

Cainnech's father Lughadh Leithdhearg was descended from the CorcoDalann or Ui Dalainn, a tribe whose ancestor, Dalann, is traced back to Fergus (King of Ulster), son of Ross, son of Rudhraighe. The Kings of Ulster were of the Ulaid, and up till about AD 450 ruled as over-kings of the ancient cóiced (portion fifth of Ulster. [9] The Corco-Dalann were from an island referred to as "Insula Nuligi", and is usually identified with Inis-Doimhle or Inis-Uladh, which is now the Little Island, in the River Suir, south-east of Waterford. The River Suir (ʃuːr Irish An tSiúr or Abhainn na Siúire) is a river in Ireland that flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Waterford Waterford ( or Windy fjord;) is a city in Ireland. It is the primary city of the South East region and the fifth largest in the country [10]

Lughadh was a distinguished bard,a professional highly trained, learned poet. Etymology The word is a Loanword from descendant languages of Proto-Celtic *bardos, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *gwerh2 As with many men of the bard class, Lughadh travelled and wandered throughout the country at the time. Lughadh settled at Glengiven, in what is now County Londonderry. Lughadh ended up under the favour and protection of the chief of Cianachta. Lughadh became the tutor of the chieftain's son, Geal Breagach. [11]

Cainnech's mother was called Maul or Mella. She attained an eminent degree of sanctity. The church of Thompleamoul or Capella Sanctae Maulae seu Mellae, beside Kilkenny city, was dedicated to God under her invocation. [12]

Early life

St. Finnian imparting his blessing to the Twelve Apostels of Ireland
St. Finnian imparting his blessing to the Twelve Apostels of Ireland

Cainnech spent his early years watching his chieftain's flocks. St Finnian of Clonard ('Cluain Eraird' or Finian 'Fionáin' in Irish (470 - 549 was one of the early Irish monastic Saints He founded Clonard Abbey

In early Christian Ireland the druid tradition collapsed, with the spread of the new faith. The history of Ireland begins with the first known settlement in Ireland around 8000 BC when Hunter-gatherers arrived from Great Britain and continental Study of Latin learning and Christian theology in monasteries flourished. Latin ( lingua Latīna, laˈtiːna is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. In 543 sensing a higher calling, cainnech became a pupil at the monastic school at Clonard. Clonard Abbey (Irish Cluain Eraird, or Cluain Iraird, "Erard's Meadow" was an early Medieval Monastery situated on the During the sixth century, some of the most significant names in the history of Irish Christianity studied at the Clonard monastery. Christianity ( Greek Χριστιανισμός from the word Xριστός ( Christ)is a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings It is said that the average number of scholars under instruction at Clonard was 3,000. [13] Twelve students who studied under St. Finian became known as the Twelve Apostles of Ireland, cainnech was one of these. St Finnian of Clonard ('Cluain Eraird' or Finian 'Fionáin' in Irish (470 - 549 was one of the early Irish monastic Saints He founded Clonard Abbey The Twelve Apostles of Ireland (also known as Twelve Apostles of Erin) were twelve early Irish monastic Saints of the Sixth century who studied It was at Clonard that Cainnech became a friend and companion of St Colmcille. WikipediaPersondata --> See Columba (disambiguation and St Columb for other uses

In 544 he was studying in the school of Glasnevin, with St. Kieran of Clonmacnoise and St. Comgall of Bangor, under the tuition of St. Glasnevin ( Glas Naíon, Glas Na’on - Stream of the Infants; also known as Glas Naedhe - O'Naeidhe’s Stream (after an ancient Chieftain Saint Ciarán of Clonmacnoise was one of the early Irish monastic Saints and Irish Bishop. Saint Comgall, an early Irish saint was the founder and abbot of the great Irish monastery at Bangor (located in present day Northern Ireland) who flourished in Bangor (Beannchor is a large Town in County Down, Northern Ireland, with a population of 76403 people in the 2001 Census, making it the Mobhi.

When plague scattered that community, he went as a monk the monastery of Llancarfan in Glamorganshire in Wales, under Saint Cadoc. Llancarfan is a Rural Village and community, west of Barry near Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan, in Wales Glamorgan or Glamorganshire (Morgannwg is one of the thirteen historic counties and a former administrative county of Wales. Saint Cadoc or Cadog (born about 497, Abbot of Llancarfan, was one of the 6th century Welsh saints, whose Vita twice mentions He was ordained a priest there in 545.

He left for Rome to obtain the blessing of the reigning pontiff. Rome ( Roma ˈroma Roma is the capital city of Italy and Lazio, and is Italy's largest and most populous city with more than 2 In 550 he had returned to Glengiven, where he converted his foster-brother, Geal-Breagach, who afterwards assisted him in founding Drumachose, in nearby Limavady. Limavady (lɪmə'vadi ( is a Market town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, with Benevenagh as a backdrop

Scotland

Cainnech went to Scotland in 565. In Scotland Cainnech was known as St. Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Kenneth, and was closely associated with St. Columba's missionary work. WikipediaPersondata --> See Columba (disambiguation and St Columb for other uses

Adamnan tells of the arrival of Cainnech, on Iona. St. Columba had a prophecy of a "certain holy and excellent man, who will arrive here among us before evening. " God had provided Cainnech with a safe and calm crossing, even though the sea was perilous and stormy that day. St. Columba received him that evening with all honour and hospitality. [14]

Cainnech built a church in the place now known as Saint Andrews. [15] Cainnech name is recalled in the ruins of an ancient church, Kil-Chainnech on Tiree Island, and in a burial ground, Kil-Chainnech, in Iona. Tiree ( Scottish Gaelic: Tiriodh is an Island in the Scottish Inner Hebrides southwest of Coll.

Cainnech built monastic cells on the island of Ibdon and Eninis, an oratory called Lagan-Kenny on the shores of Loch Laggan (the remains of which are marked on the OS map), and a monastery in Fife on the banks of the Eden. Loch Laggan is a freshwater Loch situated east of Fort William, in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. Fife ( Gaelic: Fìobha) is a Council area of Scotland, situated between the Firth of Tay and the Firth of Forth, with inland

Ireland

Cainnech spent a good deal of his time in County Meath and Ossary, the Queens County, in what is now County Laois. County Meath (Contae na Mí is a county in Ireland, often informally called The Royal County County Laois (liːʃ Contae Laoise in Irish) formerly also Laoighis or Leix, is a County in the midlands of Ireland, In Ossary he had a good repute with the king, Colmann son of Feradach. Colman gave him grants of land including Aghaboe("the field of the Ox") which became his principle monastery. [16] He founded a monastery and Abbey of Aghaboe. Aghaboe is a village and parish in County Laois, Ireland. It is located on the R434 Regional road in the rural hinterland west of the town of Aghaboe grew in importance, and in the 7th century it sent St Feargal as a missionary to the church of Salzburg. Aghaboe become for a time the site of the bishop's see until under Norman influence in the twelfth century the see transferred from Aghaboe to Kilkenny. [17] In 1346 Diarmaid Mac Giollaphádraig burned the town of Aghaboe and the cemetery and church, and completely destroyed Cainnech's shrine along with Cainnech's bones and relics. [18]

St. Canice's Cathedral Kilkenny.
St. Canice's Cathedral Kilkenny.

Kilkenny (Irish: Cill Chainnigh "The Church of Cainnech") was originally the name of a church erected by or dedicated to Cainnech, but was afterwards extended to the townland and parish. Kilkenny, ( is a city and county town of County Kilkenny in Ireland. [19] Kilkenny was one of the last parts of Ireland to be converted to Christianity. Christianity ( Greek Χριστιανισμός from the word Xριστός ( Christ)is a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings Tradition asserts that in 597, Cainnech led a Christian force to Kilkenny to eliminate the last bastion of Druidic rule in Ireland. The last Archdruid of Ireland had retired with his Council to a mound in Kilkenny for safety. Cainnech led an army there and overcame them. He founded a monastery near what is now the Church of Ireland's St. The Church of Ireland (Eaglais na hÉireann is an autonomous province of the Anglican Communion, operating across the island of Ireland. Canice's Cathedral. [20] St Cainnech of Aghaboe is the secondary patron of Kilkenny.

In his old age Cainnech retired to an island in Loch Cree, since drained, he copied out the all four Gospels, and wrote a commentary on them, which was called the Glass Kinnich (Glas-Chainnigh) or Chain of Cainnech,[21](a name by which a continuous commentary on the Gospels was known in the Middle Ages). [22]

Places bearing his name

Troparion of St Cainnech (tone 8)

This is a Troparion of St Cainnech. Loch Laggan is a freshwater Loch situated east of Fort William, in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. A troparion ( Greek: τροπάριον plural troparia, τροπάρια Church Slavonic: тропа́рь tropar) in Byzantine
In honour thou dost rank with Ireland's Enlightener,
O Lover of the Desert, Composer of sacred verse,
Father of Monks and Founder of Monasteries, O Father Cainnech.
Labouring for Christ, both in thy native land and in Scotland,
thou art a tireless intercessor for the faithful.
Pray for us who hymn thee, that despite our frailty we may be granted great mercy.

References

  1. ^ Herbermann 1913.
  2. ^ The Twelve Apostles of Erin
  3. ^ St. Canice (Kenneth) - Catholic Online
  4. ^ Ulster. O'Donovan 1842.
  5. ^ Catholic Online
  6. ^ Adamnan.
  7. ^ O'Donovan 1842.
  8. ^ Sharpe, Richard, Adomnán of Iona: Life of Saint Columba, pp. 262–263. Moccu is not a patronymic but rather the name of a kin group, in this case the Corcu Dalánn, in later sources, when it was no longer current, moccu was sometimes mistakenly read as a patronymic such as mac or mac h-ui; see Charles-Edwards, T. M. , Early Christian Ireland, pp. 96–100.
  9. ^ Parish of Aghaboe, Laois- Ancestral Research, Family History, Laois, Offaly, Genealogy
  10. ^ Herbermann 1913.
  11. ^ Parish of Aghaboe, Laois- Ancestral Research, Family History, Laois, Offaly, Genealogy
  12. ^ Parish of Aghaboe, Laois- Ancestral Research, Family History, Laois, Offaly, Genealogy
  13. ^ Gratton-Flood, W. H. (March 1, 1907), The Twelve Apostles of Erin, vol. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year I, New York: Robert Appleton Company, <http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01632a.htm>. Retrieved on 9 February 2008 
  14. ^ Adamnan.
  15. ^ saintc2w.htm
  16. ^ Baring-Gould 60.
  17. ^ CatholicIreland.net
  18. ^ Herbermann 1913.
  19. ^ ODonovan 1839.
  20. ^ CatholicIreland.net
  21. ^ Baring-Gould 60. [1].
  22. ^ [2]

Bibliography

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  2. Herbermann, Charles George, “St. Canice”, Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux, <http://www.ccel.org/ccel/herbermann/cathen03.html?term=St.%20Canice> . Charles George Herbermann (1840-1916 was born near Münster Westphalia Prussia came to the United States in 1851 and seven years later graduated at College of St
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Persondata
NAME Cainnech of Aghaboe
ALTERNATIVE NAMES St. Canice, St. Caimnech, St. Cainnech, St. Cainnic, St. Canicus, St. Chainnigh, St. Kenneth, St. Kenny
SHORT DESCRIPTION A Saint, priest and abbot who preached across Ireland and Scotland.
DATE OF BIRTH 515 or 516
PLACE OF BIRTH Glengiven,County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
DATE OF DEATH 600
PLACE OF DEATH Aghaboe, Ireland
Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of Aghaboe is a village and parish in County Laois, Ireland. It is located on the R434 Regional road in the rural hinterland west of the town of Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world
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