Moninne
Saint Moninne | |
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Killevy Church (10th century), reputed site of Morinne's convent | |
| Born | c.435 Donaghmore, County Down |
| Died | c.517 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholicism, Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 6 July |
Saint Moninne or Modwenna of Killeavy was one of Ireland's early female saints. After instruction in the religious life, she founded a community, initially consisting of eight virgins and a widow with a baby, at Slieve Gullion, in what became County Armagh. They lived an eremitical life, based on that of Elijah and Saint John the Baptist. Moninne died in 517. Her feast day is 6 July.