St. Nathy

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Born: at Luighne, Sligo, Ireland

Canonized: 1903 (cultus confirmed)

Patronage: Achonry, Ireland, city of Achonry, Ireland.

Also known as Cromnathy, Cruimhthir Nathy, Crumther Nathy, Nathy Cruimthir, Nathy the Priest, Nahi, Nath Í, Nathi, Nateo, Nateus

Nothing reliable is known about his early life. Spiritual student of Saint Finnian of Clonnard. Priest. Founded a church and monastery at Achonry, Ireland. The monastery became a noted center for learning and piety. Spiritual teacher of Saint Fechin of Fobar. May have been a bishop, but records are scant and varied. Known for his personal sanctity, he spent a very long life spreading the faith.