Saint Mungo - Wikipedia
WEBKentigern (Welsh: Cyndeyrn Garthwys; Latin: Kentigernus), known as Mungo, was a missionary in the Brittonic Kingdom of Strathclyde in the late sixth century, and the founder and patron saint of the city of Glasgow.
This mysterious son of a ‘witch’ founded Glasgow
WEBJan 11, 2023 · He is St. Mungo, the illegitimate son of an alleged witch thrown from a cliff while he was in her womb. Baby Mungo somehow survived, the first of many miracles linked to Glasgow’s patron...
Saint Mungo’s Day: Who was St Mungo, why is he the patron ...
WEBJan 13, 2022 · Quite simply, St Mungo is the patron saint and the founder of Glasgow. But why do we celebrate St Mungo? What’s his story, what impact did he have on Glasgow and why he is also known as St Kenitgern?
Saint Mungo: Biography on Undiscovered Scotland
WEBSaint Mungo, also known as Saint Kentigern, Cantigernus or Cyndeyrn Garthwys, lived from 528 to 13 January 614. He is the patron saint and founder of the City of Glasgow. The wider picture at the time is set out in our Historical Timeline.
St. Kentigern Mungo - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
WEBFirst bishop of the Strathclyde Britons. By tradition, he was the son of a British princess. His nickname, Mungo, means 'dear one' or 'darling.' He was raised by St. Serf and be. came a hermit near Glasgow, Scotland. Driven into exile after being consecrated a bishop circa 540, Kentigern went to ...
St. Mungo, The Foundation of Glasgow, and Four Miracles
WEBSaint Mungo was born to Saint Teneu in 518 AD, in Culross, Fife. It is believed that Teneu was Scotland’s first reported rape victim and unmarried mother. The young Teneu was sexually assaulted by the Welsh prince Owain mab Urien, resulting in her pregnancy.
Saint Kentigern | Scotland, Celtic, Monk | Britannica
WEBQuick Facts. Byname: Mungo. Died: c. 612, possibly Glasgow. Saint Kentigern (born, Culross, Fifeshire—died c. 612, possibly Glasgow; feast day January 14) was an abbot and early Christian missionary, traditionally the first bishop of Glasgow and the evangelist of the ancient Celtic kingdom of Cumbria in southwestern Scotland.
Saint Mungo – Saint Mungo, St Mungo, Glasgow Saint …
WEBSaint Mungo, also known as Saint Kentigern, is the patron saint of the city of Glasgow in Scotland. He is a significant figure in Scottish Christian history and is revered for his role in establishing Christianity in the region.
Kentigern of Glasgow - OrthodoxWiki
WEBJan 3, 2013 · Our father among the saints Kentigern of Glasgow (in Latin: Cantigernus and in Welsh: Cyndeyrn Garthwys or Kyndeyrn), also known as Saint Mungo, was a late sixth century missionary to the Brythonic Kingdom of Strathclyde. He is a patron saint of the city of Glasgow that he founded.
GLASGOW CATHEDRAL – A CATHEDRAL FOR GLASGOW AND THE …
WEB5 days ago · The cathedral was dedicated to St Kentigern (or St Mungo), a Christian missionary in the area during the 6 th century AD. His tomb had attracted pilgrims from all over. Therefore, the site was seen as holy and a resource of grace.