Saint Benignus

Saint Benignus was the son of an Irish chieftain. He was a follower of St. Patrick who baptised him into Christianity. He went with St. Patrick in his travels and helped with the missionary labours. He assisted in forming choral services and became known as “Patrick’s psalm-singer”.

Saint Benignus was trained by St. Patrick since his youth and he later on was appointed to the Commission of Nine. It is said that St. Benignus contributed to the Psalter of Cashel and Book of Rights.