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St. Cinnia

b. AD 5

5th-century Irish saint

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About St. Cinnia

Born AD 5.

Cinnia, or Cynnia, was an Irish saint who lived during the 5th century. She was a princess of Ulster, the only daughter of Echu (or Eochaidh), a king in Ireland.

She converted to Christianity, but her father wanted her to marry Corburac, so Saint Patrick intervened on her behalf. Her father agreed to allow her to become a nun, on the condition that Patrick "promised him eternal life without compelling him to be baptized". Cinnia was responsible for the conversion of many pagans and was well known for her miracles, which occurred both during her life and after she died.

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Important facts

Born
AD 5, Ireland
Birth century
Died
Ireland

Frequently asked questions

Who was St. Cinnia?

5th-century Irish saint

When was St. Cinnia born?

St. Cinnia was born in AD 5 in Ireland.

When did St. Cinnia die?

St. Cinnia died in Ireland.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: St. Cinnia

· Wikidata: Q4420370

· DBpedia: Cinnia

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