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Donnán of Eigg

Donnán of Eigg

Saint
April 17 · 550–617

Donnán of Eigg (c. 550, Ireland — 617, Eigg) — Saint, priest. Feast day: 17 April.

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Donnán of Eigg was a Gaelic priest from Ireland who lived during the Early Middle Ages. He is primarily recognized for his efforts to spread Christianity among the Pictish people in northwestern Scotland. While serving on the island of Eigg, he and many of his followers were killed during a violent raid. He is honored as the patron saint of Eigg and is commemorated annually on 17 April.

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