Saint Fothad

Saint Fothad

Saint Fothad, also known as Fothad Na Canoine ("of the canon") was an Irish monk and saint who lived Fahan-Mura monastery in during the late 8th century AD. He moved quickly up to the rank of bard. He then became a counsellor to the Ard Righ (High King of Ireland) of the time, Aedh Oirnidh (ruled 794-814 AD).

He both challenged and supported the king, using his renowned intelligence to write a remonstrance against the King's policy of drafting clergymen, and taking part in his military crusades. One such crusade, against the Leinstermen, had led to a greater veneration of Fothad amongst Irish Catholics. He also edited the "Felire", an encyclopedia of saints compiled by another Irish saint, St. Aengus.

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last =Grattan-Flood
first =W.H.
title =Saint Fothad
date =September 1
year =1909
url =http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06156a.htm
accessdate =2007-03-05
work=Catholic Encyclopedia


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