Saint Ninnidh of the Pure Hand
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Saint Ninnidh of the Pure Hand gave Brigid the last rites when she was dying. Afterwards, he reportedly had his right hand encased in metal so that it would never be defiled, and this was the origin of his epithet.
When
- First attested
- 524 CE
- Attested period
- 524 – 525
- Historical notes
- Attended Brigid's death around 524 or 525 CE.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Darlugdach
- allied with
- Brigid
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Brigid is said to have been given the last rites when she was dying by Saint Ninnidh of the Pure Hand. Afterwards, he reportedly had his right hand encased in metal so that it would never be defiled, and this was the origin of his epithet.”
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