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Hierarch6th century

Saint Ciaran of Saighir Bishop of Ossory

Also known as Kieran of Saigir · Ciaran the Elder · Piran

One of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland and first bishop of Saighir, a forerunner of Irish monasticism.

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One of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland and first bishop of Saighir, a forerunner of Irish monasticism.

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