Manchán of Mohill
Saint Manchan | |
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Detail of marginal image of a monk | |
| Missionary, Monk | |
| Born | Before AD 464 Ireland or Wales |
| Died | c. 535 – c. 538 probably Mohill, Ireland |
| Venerated in | |
| Major shrine | "Shrine of Manchan" |
| Feast | 14 February |
| Patronage | St. Manchan's school, Monaghan day, Mohill, County Leitrim Monastery of Mohill * monastery of Inisnag * other churches * invoked against plague (* destroyed, or ruins) |
Manchan of Mohill, (fl. AD 464–538), was an early Christian saint credited with founding many early Christian churches in Ireland. His life is obscured because many people named Manchan are found among Irish Christians. Manchan probably died of famine during volcanic winters caused by the extreme weather events of 535–536.
The Shrine of Manchan is a remarkable and unique example of Irish Urnes style art. Manchan's feast day is celebrated on 14 February.