Brendan of Birr

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Brendan of Birr was a cleric who spoke in defense of Columba when a synod of clerics and scholars threatened to excommunicate him for deaths associated with the Battle of Cúl Dreimhne.

When

First attested
561 CE
Attested period
561 – 561
Historical notes
Active around 561 CE; defended Columba at synod following Battle of Cúl Dreimhne.

Relationships

co occurs with
Molaise, Finnian of Moville
allied with
Saint Columba

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“A synod of clerics and scholars threatened to excommunicate him for these deaths, but Brendan of Birr spoke on his behalf.”

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