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Suibhne mac Cuirtri

d. 657

Sixth abbot of Iona

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About Suibhne mac Cuirtri

Suibhne mac Cuirtri was a religious person.

Suibne moccu Fir Thrí [Suibne moccu Urthrí, Suibhne I] was the sixth abbot of Iona (652–657). His abbacy is obscure, and he appears not to have been from the same kindred, Cenél Conaill, as Columba and most other early Ionan abbots. His abbacy saw a continuation of the evangelization of England and spread of Gaelic churchmen there, with Diuma becoming the first Bishop of Mercia in 656. He died in 657 and his feast day is 11 January.

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Important facts

Occupation
Religious person
Positions held
Abbot
Also known as
Suibne moccu Fir Thri, Suibne moccu Fir Thrí

Frequently asked questions

Who was Suibhne mac Cuirtri?

Sixth abbot of Iona

When did Suibhne mac Cuirtri die?

Suibhne mac Cuirtri died on 11 January 657.

What was Suibhne mac Cuirtri's occupation?

Suibhne mac Cuirtri was a religious person.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Suibhne mac Cuirtri

· Wikidata: Q7635309

· DBpedia: Suibhne mac Cuirtri

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