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

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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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