Ronan of Locronan

Saint

Ronan
Renan, Ronan the Silent
Saint Ronan statue in Locronan church (Brittany, France)
Personal details
BuriedLocronan
NationalityIrish
Sainthood
Feast day1 June
PatronageLocronan, Quimper

Saint Ronan (fl. c. sixth century?) was an Irish pilgrim saint and hermit in western Brittany. He was the eponymous founder of Locronan and co-patron of Quimper (France), together with its founder, Saint Corentin. He is also celebrated in the parish of Kilronan, Ireland

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