Saint Mirin | |
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| Born | c. 565 |
| Died | c. 620 (aged 54–55) |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church, Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 15 September |
| Patronage | Patron saint of Paisley, Scotland |
Saint Mirin was born in 565, is also known as Mirren of Benchor (now called Bangor), Merinus, Merryn and Meadhrán. The patron saint of the town and Roman Catholic diocese of Paisley, Scotland,[1] he was the founder of a religious community which grew to become Paisley Abbey. The shrine of this saint in the abbey became a centre of pilgrimage.
A contemporary of the better known Columba of Iona and disciple of Saint Comgall, he was prior of Bangor Abbey in County Down, Ireland before making his missionary voyage to Scotland.