Saint Finbarr Medal, Solid 10K Yellow Gold, 1 in, size of quarter

Solid 10K Yellow Gold, 1 x 1 in All Religious Medals are Customizable. We can change spelling, names etc, ex change inchPray for Us inch to inchPray For Me inch. Just let us know in inchspecial instructions inch if you would like it for a charm bracelet, request a split ring instead of a bail in the inchspecial instructions inch Saint Finbarr c. 550c. 620 Bishop of Cork in the 6th century and patron saint for the city and Diocese of Cork. Possibly born near Bandon, and originally named inchLochan, inch he is said to have studied in County Kilkenny where he was renamed inchFionnbharr inch Fairhead in Irish for the color of his hair. Finbarr is widely believed to have lived at an island hermitage at Gougane Barra, before founding a monastic settlement and center of learning at inchan Corcach Mr. inch This settlement was to eventually grow to become the city of Cork. Varying accounts of Finbarr's life suggest he travelled to Rome, and preached at Barra in Scotland. Finbarr died at Cloyne in Cork and was buried in Gill Abbey a site occupied by the present day Church of Ireland Saint Finbarre's Cathedral. There are several variations on the spelling of Finbarr's name. It will often be spelt as inchFinbarre, inch or as a modern derivation inchFinbar. inch popular as a masculine name in Cork. His feast day is September 25., Available in Solid 14K Yellow or White Gold, or in Sterling Silver