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Death of Abbot Óengus of Armagh

Abbot Óengus, the revered leader of Armagh Monastery, lies on his deathbed surrounded by his closest monastic brethren. The monks pray fervently for his soul as he prepares to meet his end, offering f

Year 873
Date 1/1
Location Armagh Monastery, Armagh, Ireland
Layer 2
Visibility PUBLIC

Key Figures

Abbot Óengus Prior Fiachra Brother Senach Lay Brother Colmán

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878 · precedes
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Translation of Saint Brigid's relics to Downpatrick
878 · precedes
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879 · precedes
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866 · follows
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