St. Flannan mac Toirrdelbaig, was the son of Turlough, the King of Thomond in Ireland.
He
became a monk at the monastery of Killaloe, and at a certain point made
a pilgrimage to Rome where Pope John IV consecrated him bishop. He was
the first bishop of Killaloe, the diocese becoming one of twenty-four
established at the Synod of Rathbreasail in 1111. St. Flannan's diocese
of Killaloe is operative to this day.
Following
Flannan’s example of dedication and holiness, his devout father, King
Turlough, retired in his old age and entered religion, becoming a monk
in the Abbey of Lismore.
Renowned for the eloquence and ardor of
his preaching, St. Flannan, also performed remarkable miracles. When he
sensed death approaching, he instructed those present on the importance
of observing natural and human justice, blessed his relatives and died
on December 18.
First photo by: James Yardley
Second photo by: JJM
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