Saint
Cronan of Magh Bile
A saint honored in the Irish tradition, associated with Magh Bile, who reposed in 649; very little is recorded.
Uncertain source. We are looking to verify this information as soon as we can.
- Feast
- August 7old style August 20
- Reposed
- 6497th century
- Place
- Magh Bile
Life
On 7 August (old style), the Martyrology of Donegal records Cronan of Magh Bile. Donegal adds the year 649. The same day also carries the name in the Martyrology of Tallaght and the Martyrology of Gorman. No life or deeds are recorded, and the cult stayed local, without synodal canonization.
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