Finnian of Moville
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Finnian of Moville was a religious teacher who ran a scriptorium at Movilla Abbey. He became involved in a dispute with his student Columba around 560 over ownership of a psalter that Columba had copied under his instruction.
When
- First attested
- 560 CE
- Attested period
- 560 – 560
- Historical notes
- Active around 560 CE at Movilla Abbey; involved in psalter dispute with Columba.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Brendan of Birr, Molaise
- teacher of
- Saint Columba
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Columba became involved in a quarrel with Finnian of Moville of Movilla Abbey over a psalter. Columba copied the manuscript at the scriptorium under Finnian, intending to keep the copy.”
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