Saint Finnian of Clonard ('Cluain Eraird') - also Finian, Fionán or Fionnán in Irish; or Vennianus and Vinniaus in its Latinised form (470 - 549) - was one of the early Irish monastic saints, who founded Clonard Abbey in modern-day County Meath. The Twelve Apostles of Ireland studied under him. Saint Finnian of Clonard (along with Saint Enda of Aran) is considered one of the fathers of Irish monasticism.
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