Medieval Irish saint
Also known as Caillín mac Niataig · Caillén · Caillin · Caillin mac Niataig · Caillen
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Saint Caillin was an Irish medieval saint and monastic founder. His Feast day is celebrated on 13 November. The patron saint of Fenagh, County Leitrim, Caillin was born in the 6th century and founded a monastic settlement at Fenagh. His history was given in the Old Book of Fenagh. The Annals of the Four Masters mentioning him living in 464 is based on the late 16th century Book of Fenagh, which is a piece of literature considered unreliable without other historical records. Caillín's siblings lived in the second half of the 6th century, so it is likely Caillín lived at the same time. This date is also supported by his position in the Irish genealogies and by the Life of Saint Mogue, who was taught by Caillín.