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Suairlech ind Eidnén mac Ciaráin, Irish bishop

Suairlech ind Eidnén mac Ciaráin

Irish abbot and bishop

Suairlech ind Eidnén mac Ciaráin was an Irish abbot and bishop. Little is known about him, but he is mentioned in the Annals of Inisfallen as the abbot of Bennchor. He was also known to have been Abbot of Clonard at somepoint during the 9th century.
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Bishop

Leadership position in religious institutions

A bishop is an ordained member of the clergy who is entrusted with a position of authority and oversight in a religious institution. In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance and administration of dioceses. The role or office of the bishop is called…
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