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Saint Ernan

18 August
1 January (Scotland)

Profile

Nephew and spiritual student of Saint Columba of Iona. Missionary to the Picts. Founded a monastery in Donegal, Ireland. When Saint Columba died, Ernan had a vision of Columba’s soul ascending to heaven. Saint Adamnan of Iona mentioned Ernan in his writings.

634 in his abbey in Donegal, Ireland of natural causes

Pre-Congregation

Additional Information

Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Calendar of Scottish Saints, by Father Michael Barrett
Catholic Encyclopedia

books
- Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints

MLA Citation

“Saint Ernan“. CatholicSaints.Info. 15 October 2018. Web. 4 August 2020. <>