Fanchea
Saint Fanchea of Rossory | |
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St Fachnea by Harry Clarke at St. Joseph's Carrickmacross | |
| Abbess | |
| Died | c. 585 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Church in Wales Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 1 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.