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Saint

Began son of Libren

A hierarch, son of Libren, commemorated in the Irish calendar; very little is recorded.

Uncertain source. We are looking to verify this information as soon as we can.

Feast
December 3old style December 16
Era
unknown

Life

Holy Hierarch Began son of Libren is commemorated on 3 December (old style) in the Martyrology of Donegal, and also in the Martyrology of Tallaght. He is called a bishop, son of Libren, of the race of Laeghaire son of Niall. Little else is known, and the veneration is that of the undivided Church.

Commemorated the same day December 3