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Saint Gall. Stained-glass disc showing Saint Gall as dean, dated 1566. Gall ( Latin: Gallus; c. 550 – c. 645) according to hagiographic tradition was a disciple and one of the traditional twelve companions of Columbanus on his mission from Ireland to the continent.
Sep 12, 2018 · Saint Gall (c. 550 - c. 645 CE), also known as Saint Gallus, was an Irish monk who lived in what is present-day Switzerland during the 6th century CE and was one of twelve companions of Saint Columbanus' Christian mission to the European continent. This proselytization is commonly referred to as the “Hiberno-Scottish mission” by historians.
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The Abbey of St Gall is a historic monastery in Switzerland, founded in the 8th century and rebuilt in Baroque style in the 18th century. It has a rich library with rare manuscripts and a plan of a Benedictine abbey from the 9th century.
Jul 3, 2019 · St. Gall was an Irish monk who founded monasteries in France and Switzerland. He performed an exorcism miracle that made him the patron saint of birds, and he also befriended a bear in the forest.
Saint Gall (born c. 550, Ireland—died c. 645, Switzerland; feast day October 16) was an Irish monk who helped spread Irish influence while introducing Christianity to western Europe. Educated at the monastery of Bangor (in present-day North Down district, N.Ire.), Gall became a disciple of St. Columban and joined him on a mission to France ...
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Saints & Angels. Facts. Feastday: July 1. Patron: of birds; geese; poultry; Sweden. Birth: 550. Death: 646. Author and Publisher - Catholic Online. Printable Catholic Saints PDFs. Shop St. Gall. Famous Irish missionary and companion of St. Columban. Born in Ireland, he was trained by Sts.
Oct 16, 2023 · Saint Gall, also known as Callo, Chelleh, Gaaech, Gallen, Gallo, Gallonus, Gallunus, Gallus, and Gilianus, was a Catholic saint and a prominent figure in early Irish Christianity. He was born around 545 in Ireland and was the younger brother of Saint Deicola.
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