Saint Colman of Dromore

Also known as

  • Colman of Llangolman
  • Colmoc…
  • Coloman…
  • Mocholmoc…
  • Mocholmog…

Memorial

Profile

Knew Saint Patrick. Studied at Noendrum under Saint Mochae of Noendrum, and then under Saint Ailbe of Emly. First abbot of Muckmore Abbey, County Antrim, Ireland. Founding abbotbishop of the diocese of Dromore, County Down, Ireland c.514. Taught Saint Finnian of Clonard. Friend and advisor to Saint Macanisius. Miracle worker.

Born

  • Argyllshire, Dalriada (in modern Scotland)

Died

  • c.585 of natural causes

Canonized

Patronage

Additional Information

MLA Citation

  • “Saint Colman of Dromore“. CatholicSaints.Info. 15 January 2024. Web. 23 May 2024. <>