Bécán


Saint Bécán was an Irish monk who founded a monastery at Kilbeggan and is considered by some to be one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland. His feast day is 5 April.

Monks of Ramsgate account

The monks of St Augustine's Abbey, Ramsgate, wrote in their Book of Saints,

Butler's account

The hagiographer Alban Butler wrote in his Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Other Principal Saints, under April 5,

Canon O'Hanlon's account

John O'Hanlon wrote in his Lives of the Irish Saints under Fifth Day of April,