Edana of Ireland
Irish monastic
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Edana of Ireland (also Edaene, Etaoin, Edna, Eidyn)[1][2][3][4] was an Irish monastic who lived at the confluence of the River Shannon and Boyle River during the sixth century.[2][3][4]
Saint Edana of Ireland | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6th century Ireland |
| Died | 516 Ireland |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | July 5th |
Her name means "little fire" or "little flame".[3][4] Saint Patrick ordained Edana as a monastic.[2][3][4] She is the patroness saint of several parishes in western Ireland including Tuam and Elphin. A "famous holy well",[5] known for its healing properties, was named for her.[2][6] Her feast day is July 5.[3][1]
Some sources state that the city of Edinburgh, close to the site where she founded a convent, was named for her.[1][3][4] She is sometimes confused with St. Modwenna of Whitby, although there is no evidence supporting it.[2][5]