Saint Fothad
Saint Fothad, also known as Fothad Na Canoine ("of the canon") was an Irish monk and saint who lived in Fahan-Mura. Monastery in modern-day County Donegal, Ireland during the late 8th century. He moved quickly up to the rank of bard.
Saint Fothad
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Under the influence of Condmach mac Duib dá Leithe, abbot of Ard Macha, Fothad the Canonist drew up the remonstrance which procured for the clergy of Ireland the right of exemption from military service. One such crusade, against the Leinstermen, led to a great veneration of Fothad amongst the Irish. He became a counsellor to High King of Ireland Áed Oirdnide; and both challenged and supported the king. He also edited the Felire, an encyclopedia of saints compiled by Saint Aengus.
Saint Fothad is a monk and poet.
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- 1.Fahan Mura Cross Slab
- 2."Connmach", The Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological, and Ecclesiastical Literature, (James Strong and John McClintock, eds.) Harper and Brothers; NY; 1880
- 3.Grattan-Flood, William. "St. Fothad." The Catholic Encyclopedia Vol. 6. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1909
- 4.Charles-Edwards, T. M. Early Christian Ireland. Cambridge University Press. 278. 2000. 0-521-36395-0.
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