Wednesday, April 24, 2019

The Twelve Disciples of Ireland with their Legendary Miracles


These original Twelve Apostles of the Christian religion were accountable in taking the devotion and distributing it crossways the Mediterranean World. The Twelve Apostles that were among the first Judean supporters of Jesus. The lesser known group of twelve saints pertains to as the apostles were the 12 Apostles of Ireland that were recognized for their learning of the Bible together with their devout role and lifestyle in spreading Christianity within Ireland. These Twelve Apostles from Ireland all learn under the similar, Saint Finnian of Clonard.

The 12 Apostles of Ireland and the School from Clonard 

The school or ministry of Clonard prospered during the Saint Finian’s life span and it was stated that in single time there were a supposed 3000 students. The People would congregate from all around Ireland and in different places to hear from a saint and hear his lectures and sermons. Among these supporters were the twelve men who then later called Ireland Twelve Apostles.

The 12 of the most popular of Saint Finian’s learners were the following: 


  • St. Brendan of Birr
  • St. Bendan of Clonfert
  • St. Ciaran of Saighir
  • St. Ciaran of Clonmacnois
  • St. Columba of Tir-da-glasi
  • St. Columba of Iona 
  • St. Canice of Aghaboe
  • St. Lasserian mac Nadfraech 
  • St. Mobhi of Glasnevin
  • St. Ninnidh the saintly of Loch Erne 
  • St. Ruadhan of Lorrha
  • St. Senan of Iniscathay 

These men were identified for having established churches, monasteries, and being wonder workers and there are sampling stories being told regarding them which have been forwarded on through the centuries.

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