Saint Colman - June 7

Saint Colman of Dromore
Also known as

Colman of Llangolman
Colmoc of…
Mocholmoc of…
Mocholmog of…
Memorial

7 June
20 November (Llangolman, Wales)
6 June (Aberdeen Breviary)
27 October on some calendars
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 abbot–bishop 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

1903 (cultus confirmed)
Patronage

diocese of Dromore, Ireland
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