Fanchea of Rossory

Syncletica of Alexandria
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Abbess
Born: 6th Century (Rathmore, Ireland)
Died: 585 (Killane, Ireland)
Feast: January 1
-Life
Fanchea was born around the early 6th century in Rathmore. The first Christian King of Munster, Oengus, wished to marry her but she resolved to become a nun. With the help of her sister Darenia, she built Rossory Monastery. She notably converted her brother Enda, a warrior prince of Oriel, to Christianity. According to legend, Enda's warrior band attempted to take him back but she stuck their feet to the ground and released them only when they promised to do penance. Fanchea continued to guide her brother and avoid the temptation of war. She also spent some time in Aran where her brother was establishing his foundation. She reposed in the Lord in 585 in Killdane, Ireland.