Venerable
Becan
An Irish holy monk, founder of the monastery of Kilbeggan, reposed around 600.
- Feast
- April 5old style April 18
- Reposed
- 6006th century
- Order
- Venerables
Life
Saint Becan (Began), of the sixth century (died around 600), is one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland. He was related to Saint Columba and founded a monastery at Kilbeggan in Westmeath. He gave his name to the church and parish of Imleach-Becain in Meath. He is a saint of the undivided Church, commemorated on 5 April (new style; 18 April in the old style).
Commemorated the same day April 5
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