Saint
Brecan
A saint honored in the Irish tradition; very little is recorded.
Uncertain source. We are looking to verify this information as soon as we can.
- Feast
- August 9old style August 22
- Era
- unknown
Life
The Martyrology of Donegal names Brecan under 9 August (old style). The same day also carries the name in the Martyrology of Tallaght. No life or deeds are recorded, and the cult stayed local, without synodal canonization.
Commemorated the same day August 9
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