Fanchea

Saint Fanchea of Rossory
St Fachnea by Harry Clarke at St. Joseph's Carrickmacross
Abbess
Diedc. 585
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Church in Wales
Orthodox Church
Feast1 January

Saint Fanchea of Rossory is an Irish saint recognized by the Orthodox Church, the Church in Wales, and the Roman Catholic Church. She was the sister of Saint Enda of Arran, whom she persuaded to become a monk. Her feast day is January 1.