St. Fanchea of Rossory

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Born: at Clogher, Ireland

Died: c.585 of natural causes, buried at Killane, Ireland

Also known as Faenche, Fainche, Faine, Garbh, Garbhp

Sister of Saint Enda of Arran, Saint Lochina, Saint Carecha and Saint Dareima. Nun. Persuaded her brother to become a monk. Noted spiritual director. Founded a convent at Rossory, Fermanagh, Ireland, and served as its first abbess. Because of her key role in the founding of Irish monasticism, many fantastic stories grew up around her.