Saint Berach
Saint Berach (also spelled Berachius, Bearach; died c. 595 AD in Cluain Coirpthe [Kilbarry], County Roscommon, Ireland) was an Irish abbot and monastic founder venerated in Connacht. He is said to have been a disciple of Saint Kevin of Glendalough and the founder of a monastery at Cluain Coirpthe (associated with the modern parish of Kilbarry in County Roscommon). He is the patron of Kilbarry and the surrounding region. His feast day is February 15.
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| Saint Berach | |
|---|---|
| Feast Day | February 15 |
| Profession | Monk; abbot; monastic founder |
| Rel. Affiliation | Irish monastic church |
| Patronage | Kilbarry; County Roscommon |
| Attributes | Abbot's crozier; Irish monastic habit |
| Birthplace | Connacht, Ireland |
| Death Place | Cluain Coirpthe (Kilbarry), County Roscommon, Ireland |
| Cause of Death | Natural causes |
| Primary Shrine | Kilbarry, County Roscommon, Ireland |
| Liturgical Class | Not included (universal calendar) |
| Historic Class | Not included |
Biography
Saint Berach belonged to the golden age of Irish monasticism in the sixth century. He is traditionally associated with Saint Kevin of Glendalough as a disciple, though this connection may be a later hagiographic linking of notable Irish abbots. He founded a monastery at Cluain Coirpthe in Connacht (associated with the area of Kilbarry in County Roscommon), which became a center of local Christian life. His Life (Betha Beraigh) survives in medieval Irish manuscripts and includes the miracle stories and genealogical connections typical of Irish hagiography. He died around 595 AD and is remembered on February 15.
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Birth location: Connacht, Ireland
Death location: Cluain Coirpthe (Kilbarry), County Roscommon, Ireland
Notable location: Location of his monastery and main center of his veneration (Kilbarry, County Roscommon, Ireland)
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Feast day
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Veneration
Saint Berach is venerated in the Roman Catholic Church with a feast day on February 15, particularly in Connacht and the Diocese of Elphin.
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