Saint Finbarr Round Religious Medal - 1 Inch Size of a Quarter -14K White Gold

CHAIN IS NOT INCLUDED Available in Solid 14K Yellow or White Gold, or in Sterling Silver Size Reference: 17mm is the size of a US dime 21mm is the size of a US nickel 24mm is the size of a US quarter Saint Finbarr (c. 550c. 620) Bishop of Cork in the 6th century and patron saint for the city and Diocese of Cork. Possibly born near Bandon, and originally named "Lochan," he is said to have studied in County Kilkenny where he was renamed "Fionnbharr" (Fairhead in Irish) for the color of his hair. Finbarr is widely believed to have lived at an island hermitage at Gougane Barra, before founding a monastic settlement and center of learning at "an Corcach Mr." This settlement was to eventually grow to become the city of Cork. Varying accounts of Finbarrs life suggest he travelled to Rome, and preached at Barra in Scotland. Finbarr died at Cloyne in Cork and was buried in Gill Abbey - a site occupied by the present day Church of Ireland Saint Finbarres Cathedral. There are several variations on the spelling of Finbarrs name. It will often be spelt as "Finbarre," or as a modern derivation "Finbar." (popular as a masculine name in Cork). His feast day is September 25.