St. Enda Flashcards
1
Q
When were they born?
A
The 5th century AD
2
Q
When is his feast day?
A
21st March
3
Q
What did he set up?
A
A monastery on the Aran Islands, now known as an important place of pilgrimage
4
Q
When did he die?
A
530 AD
5
Q
How did the monks live there?
A
They lived in stone cells, sleeping on the ground and ate their meals in silence. They were self-sufficient, prayed and read scripture a lot.
