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Kevin, Saint, -618

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: reputedly 498 - 618 June 3

Biographical note

A native of Leinster, he was educated by St. Petroc of Cornwall who was then in Ireland. He is best remembered as the abbot-founder of Glendalough. He is one of the patron saints of Dublin.

Source:

Paraphrased from The Book of Saints : A Dictionary of Persons Canonized or Beatified by the Catholic Church. 5th edition. New York: Crowell, 1966.

Alternate names

Cóemgen, Caoimhín, Coemgen, Caoimhin, Kevin of Glendalough

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Saint Kevin, undated

 File — Box 60, tray: 2, Item: 15
Scope and Contents From the Series: Small personal religious items including badges, bookmarks, commemorative coins, devotional wallets, jewelry, medals, money clips, key rings, ribbons, pins, and travel accessories. Some items were used during prayer, while others mark religious identity or commemorate particular religious events or awards. Many objects are inscribed with "I am a Catholic; in case of an accident kindly notify a priest." Quite a few of the badges are handmade.Objects containing relics, including...
Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated