In this article, we will thoroughly explore the topic of Maonacan of Athleague and how it has impacted different aspects of society. From its emergence to its evolution over time, Maonacan of Athleague has been the subject of debate and controversy, but it has also been a source of inspiration and change. We will analyze its influence on culture, politics, economics and other areas, as well as its role in the formation of identity and community. Through a multidisciplinary approach, we will examine the various perspectives that exist on Maonacan of Athleague, seeking to understand its scope and meaning in the current context. Likewise, we will examine whether Maonacan of Athleague has a positive or negative impact on society and how it can be understood through different theoretical and methodological approaches. Ultimately, this article aims to provide a complete and balanced view of Maonacan of Athleague, so that the reader can form an informed opinion on this topic.
Saint Maonacan of Athleague | |
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Born | bef. 500 Ireland |
Died | aft. 500 Ireland |
Venerated in | |
Feast | 18 February (7 February in Julian calendar) |
Patronage | Athleague invoked against plague |
Saint Maonacan, otherwise Manchan (Irish: Manchán, Middle English: Mancheanus, Maenucan, Maonacan, Moenagain, fl. A.D. 500) of Athleague (Irish: Ath-Liag, "the stony-ford of St. Manchan" or "ford of flagstones", death 6th century), was an early Irish Christian saint. He founded a church in Athleague, in county Roscommon. Saint Manchan's feast day is celebrated on February 18 (February 7 in the Old Calendar), by Roman Catholics, and Anglicans. The life of Manchan of Athleague is obscured because many persons named Manchan are to be found among the monastically inclined medieval Irish Christians.
Nothing is known about the life of Manchán of Athleague. The period of this saint is unknown. He founded an early Christian monastery of Athleague, in county Roscommon. Moran provides the following local perspective:-
The sanctity of Manchán of Athleague is first recorded in the Annals of the Four Masters which records "A.D. 1493, .. Irish: Ath Liacc Maenaccáin (Middle English: Ath liag-Maenagain)", which confirms he was patron saint of Athleague, in County Roscommon. The "Martyrology of Donegal" records the Saint as "Latin: Maonacan Atha liacc, 7 Feb., Maonacan, of Ath-liacc", while "The martyrology of Gorman" notes "Moenucan, of Ath liacc, Feb. 7. Latin: Maenucan, Mart. Taml.".
The multiplicity of Saints called Maenucan, Maonacan, Moenagain Irish: Manchán, Manachán, Mainchéin, Mainchin, Monahan Latin: Manchianus, Manichchaeus is because the name is a diminutive of Irish: Manach Latin: Monachus, a monk, so the real names of each recorded Saint Manchan are unknown. Saint Manchan of Athleague was contemporary with the Twelve Apostles of Ireland, and Manchan of Mohill, as the establishment of the early Christian site of Athleague is given as c. A.D. 500. The Annals of the Four Masters calls Athleague the medieval names of- "Middle English: Athliag Maenagan, and Irish: Atha Liacc Maonaccan".
The Irish Annals has the following entries for the church of Atha Liacc-