Saints in Scottish Place-Names
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Cellach m. Congaile, abbot of Iona, d 815
Introduction
Abbot of Iona. This Cellach seems to have overseen the building of the new monastery at Kells, beginning 807. The job was complete in 814, he resigned and died the following year. AU814.9 Cellach, abbot of Í, when the building of the church of Cenannas was finished, resigned the office of superior, and Diarmait, fosterling of Daigre, was appointed in his place. Watson suggests this Cellach as possible dedicatee at Cill Mo-Cheallaig in Islay (Watson 1926, 302)
Gender
Male
Obituary
AU 815.6 Mael Canaigh ancorita Lugmaidh, Cellach m. Congaile abbas Iae, dormierunt.
Related Saints
Belongs to the group Cellach, Cellán, Mo Chellóc (ns) (certain)
Related Personal Names
Name
Cellach (certain)
Saint in place-names
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Names
Place known as | Name (plus degree of certainty that this saint is commemorated here) |
Bomakelloch, settlement Botriphnie | Bomakelloch (maybe) |