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Saint Mungo. Kentigern ( Welsh: Cyndeyrn Garthwys; Latin: Kentigernus ), known as Mungo, was a missionary in the Brittonic Kingdom of Strathclyde in the late sixth century, and the founder and patron saint of the city of Glasgow . Name. In Wales and England, this saint is known by his birth and baptismal name Kentigern ( Welsh: Cyndeyrn ).
Jan 11, 2023 · He is St. Mungo, the illegitimate son of an alleged witch thrown from a cliff while he was in her womb. Baby Mungo somehow survived, the first of many miracles linked to Glasgow’s patron saint.
Jan 13, 2022 · Quite simply, St Mungo is the patron saint and the founder of Glasgow. But why do we celebrate St Mungo? What’s his story, what impact did he have on Glasgow and why he is also known as St Kenitgern?
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Learn about Saint Mungo, the patron saint and founder of Glasgow, who lived from 528 to 614. Discover his miraculous birth, his missionary work, his miracles and his legacy in Glasgow Cathedral.
First bishop of the Strathclyde Britons. By tradition, he was the son of a British princess. His nickname, Mungo, means 'dear one' or 'darling.' He was raised by St. Serf and be. came a hermit near Glasgow, Scotland. Driven into exile after being consecrated a bishop circa 540, Kentigern went to ...
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St. Mungo, The Foundation of Glasgow, and Four Miracles - Folklore Scotland. “Here’s the Tree that never grew, Here’s the Bird that never flew, Here’s the Bell that never rang, Here’s the Fish that never Swam.” By Kevin Robertson-Damer. Saint Mungo was born to Saint Teneu in 518 AD, in Culross, Fife.
Jan 13, 2019 · Learn about the life and legacy of St. Mungo, the 6th century Scottish saint who founded Glasgow and performed four remarkable miracles. Discover how his miracles are depicted on the city's coat of arms and how he was visited by St. Columba.
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