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Saint Mura

Abbot of the monastery at Fahan, County Donegal, Ireland

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Saint Mura (c. 550–645) was the first abbot of the monastery at Fahan, County Donegal, Ireland. He is the patron saint of Fahan. His feast is March 12.

St. Mura's cross is near the ruins of the monastery and dates to the 8th century. It stands over 6 foot tall. The west face of the cross has a complex triple banded interlace relief. St. Mura's crosier is held in the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin.

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