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Died c. 610.

Saint Finian of Clonard (f.d. December 12) built a church in 530 and appointed his disciple, Saint Nathy, as its pastor. His surname (Comrah or Cruimthir) in Erse signifies a priest. In Saint Finian's "vita" he is styled a priest; however, in that of Saint Fechin (f.d. January 20), he is a bishop or abbot. There is considerable disparity over Nathy's status within the hierarchy; he may never had been consecrated as bishop, although Achonry is a bishop's see. Nevertheless, Saint Nathy had a powerful influence in Connaught and is the patron of the diocese of Achonry, Sligo, Ireland.


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