St. Kevin Comments
Known in Ireland as Coemgen as well as Kevin, according to tradition he was born at the Fort of the White Fountain in Leinster, Ireland, of royal descent. He was baptized by St. Cronan and educated by St. Petroc. He was ordained, and became a hermit at the Valley of the Two Lakes in Glendalough. After seven years there, he was persuaded to give up his solitary life. He went to Disert-Coemgen, where he founded a monastery for the disciples he ... Continue Reading
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it does not say when st Kevin was born it only said which year he was born in.
using him in a report.
Kevin "handsome and gentle at birth" This I believe means from the soul not the physical appearance, that’s not to say Kevin’s are ugly. Kevin’s from birth have their lives mapped out By Our Lord. Many of that name sake have many trials and tribulations and many do not know of the greatness of that name. My own has followed St. Kevin’s path not always realising some significant similarities, not in miraculous ways, but in trying to always do our best for others from where ever they come from. I come from the family seat of High King of Ireland Uí Neill (early 10th century) and Hugh O Neill Earl of Tyrone 1601. For myself I have been alone physically now for 10 years, yet Spiritually never have I felt closer to my Lord God through following St. Kevin’s path. It is so much easier to do something good for others than stray and “Slap” Our Lord. I have Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes type one, Chronic Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, do I complain, truthfully YES I DO, but mainly I am Feel Blessed that Our Lord has chosen me to share in Christ’s Passion. Is this my own vanity that say’s this, NO! Others in Holy Orders have told me this who have witnessed my life. I ask anyone reading this to pray for Peace throughout our world, and may God Bless you and your families.
Visited the site in 2000; the tower was instrumental in preserving the monks transcriptions during the Viking raids. The Celtic cross at the site is fabled to be one of the oldest free standing Celtic crosses in Ireland.
Well, i already have a confirmation name, anthony...my life to date has shown me to run the fools errand from time to time; most often the errand or avenue has only led to a greater faith in Him. Gloria En Excelsis Dio!
i like my saint, and at least today i have found my saints day, this because many people have been pressurizing me that Kevin has never been a saint, but today i have come to know the truth.
st. Kevin pray for my vocation pls!
i am seminarian Kevin.
my sons name is also Kevin and he is a very fool guy like his patron siant
pls pray for him too
My Patron Saint.I really would like to see some prayers addressed to him.Love my Patron Saint.
i am goin to choose this guy for me confirmation name
I have been to the remains of the Monastery in Glendalogh, Ireland in 1982...was just interested in what your site said about him.
I'm usin him for my confo !!!!!!! :)
my own son's name...i find him quite cool... he has a lot of love for animals
i like this guy..
and also catholic saints is very helpful :)
i like it....
I've learned to like and appreciate my name very much. Its really beautiful.
I am totally going to use him for my confirmation:)
i'm going to use him for my religion essay.he has a cool name.
I wanted to know if he was the patron saint for something.
i am using this name for confirmation and also doing a report about him to. <(@_@)>
Really now...i suddenly appreciate my name a lot more ^_^