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Brendan of Clonfert (c. AD 484 – c. 577) is one of the early Irish monastic saints and one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland. He is also referred to as Brendan the Navigator, Brendan the Voyager, Brendan the Anchorite, and Brendan the Bold. The Irish translation of his name is Naomh Bréanainn or Naomh Breandán.
- c. AD 577, Annaghdown, Kingdom of Connacht
Saint Brendan, Celtic saint, monastic founder, abbot, and hero of legendary voyages in the Atlantic Ocean. According to Navigatio Sancti Brendani Abbatis (‘Voyage of St. Brendan the Abbot’), Brendan made an astonishing Atlantic journey with other monks to the so-called Promised Land of the Saints.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the life, voyage, and legacy of St. Brendan, a 6th-century Irish monk who sailed across the Atlantic in search of the Promised Land. Discover how his story influenced art, literature, and maritime culture for centuries.
St Brendan of Clonfert or in Irish; Naomh Breandán, is known as "the Navigator", "the Voyager", or "the Bold" and is one of the early Irish monastic saints and was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland. He is chiefly renowned for his legendary quest to the "Isle of the Blessed," also called St. Brendan's Island which is known as the Voyage of ...
Dec 2, 2017 · Saint Brendan (also referred to by his various epithets ‘the Navigator’, ‘the Voyager’, ‘the Anchorite’, and ‘the Bold’) was an Irish saint who lived between the 5th and 6th centuries AD known for his legendary voyage in search of the ‘Island of Paradise’ or the ‘Land of Promise of the Saints’.
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Feb 6, 2019 · Learn about the story of Saint Brendan, an Irish monk who sailed in search of the Promised Land of the saints in the 5th century CE. Discover the biblical and symbolic elements, the miracles, and the cultural context of this medieval immram tale.
St. Brendan was an Irish saint and monk who founded several churches and monasteries in the sixth century. He is also known for his legendary voyage in search of the Land of Delight, which may have inspired later explorers to discover America.
