Saint
Faoillen
A saint, commemorated in the Irish calendar; very little is recorded.
Uncertain source. We are looking to verify this information as soon as we can.
- Feast
- January 16old style January 29
- Era
- unknown
Life
On 16 January (old style), the Martyrology of Donegal names Faoillen. The same name also stands on that day in the Martyrology of Tallaght. No life or deeds are recorded, and the cult stayed local, without synodal canonization.
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