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Kieran converted to Christianity. He was a pilgrim to Rome, Italy. He was ordained by Saint Patrick. He became the first Bishop of Ossory, Ireland and the founder of Saighir monastery. He is sometimes confused with Saint Piran of Cornwall. Several healing wells were named for Kieran.
Born
- Corca-Laighde (modern Cape Clear), Ireland
Died
- c.530 of natural causes
Name Means
- Little Dark One
- Dark Prince
- Dark Haired One
Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
Patronage
- Cornish miners
- in Ireland
– Ossory, city of
– Ossory, diocese of
Source: https://catholicsaints.info/saint-kieran/
