St. Kenneth
Kenneth is a derivative of Canice. All we know about Canice is from unreliable legend, according to which he was born at Glengiven, Ireland. He became a monk under St. Cadoc at Llancarfan, Wales, and was ordained there. After a trip to Rome, he studied under St. Finnian at Clonard, Ireland, accompanied Ss. Kieran, Columba, and Comgall to St. Mobhi at Glasnevin. He preached for a time in Ireland, and then went to Scotland. A close friend of Columba's whom he accompanied on a visit to King Brude of the Picts, he was a most successful missionary. He built a monastery at Aghaboe, Ireland, and probably one at Kilkenny. He is also known as Kenneth and Cainnech. His feast day is October 11th.
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I would like to get a medal of St. Kenneth. Where could I order one? I also would like to get the picture that is seen here.
Any other thing i need to know regarding st Kenneth? because, now am really happy that i was named after a saint of the Church.
where could I get a St. Kenneth statue
What is St Kenneth the Patron Saint of?
Thanks Keli, I appreciate the input. It gave me a much better picture of this little known Saint.
Why is the name of st. Kenneth not so apparent in the church canon. Is there any group dedicatd 2 d propagation of dvotion 2 him?
i would like to see a couple possible pictures, i have only saw one. also, what dates he was born and passed (i know the years) but the specific dates be great. i am totally into learning more and knowing as much as possible about St. Kenneth. thank you much.
cheryl
Add more flesh about his life and we want prayers and novenas to him
St. Kenneth ?October 11
This saint, who is sometimes called St. Canice or Kenny, lived in the sixth century. He was born in Ireland and is famous in both Ireland and Scotland. His father was a bard, that is, a professional singer of ballads and stories in song. As a young man, Kenneth went to Wales to study for the priesthood. St. Cadoc was his teacher. After he became a priest, he went to visit Rome. He then returned to Ireland to study at the school of St. Finnian. Kenneth became good friends with three other Irish saints--Kieran, Corngall and Columba. After preaching throughout Ireland, St. Kenneth went with St. Columba to Scotland on a mission to the pagan King Brude. When this king angrily seized his sword to strike the two missionaries, it is said that St. Kenneth made the sign of the cross, and a miracle took place. The king's hand was suddenly paralyzed, and the saints were saved. St. Kenneth and St. Columba were always close friends. Once Columba was sailing with some companions. Kenneth was far away in his monastery in Ireland. Suddenly he became aware that Columba was in great danger at sea. He jumped up from the dinner table and ran to church to pray for his beloved friend. Out at sea, Columba cried to his frightened companions: "Don't be afraid! God will listen to Kenneth. Right now he is running to church with only one shoe on to pray for us!" And as he said, they were saved. St. Kenneth started several monasteries and converted many nonbelievers. He became famous for his zealous preaching of the Gospel. Even more, he became well-known for the perfect way in which he himself practiced the teachings of Jesus. St. Kenneth knew how to make the best of a situation. His good humor won him many friends and helpers in preaching the Good News. We can ask St. Kenneth to show us how to be as good and cheerful a friend as he was.
Source: http://www.wjpbr.com/october.html#oct11
i want more info please ahmen
why was he "a most successful missionary?" seems to be some missing information here.
can u give me a picture of st. kenneth and all of his works, quotations...etc. tnx
Why is st. kenneth not well-known in the catholic church and besides who were his parents?
please i wish to know more about st kenneth