Saint Mirin

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Saint Mirin is an Irish monk who died circa 620, also known as Mirin of Benchor (now called Bangor), Merinus, Merryn, Meadhran and Mirren.

The founder and abbot of Paisley Abbey, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, the shrine of this saint there became a centre of pilgrimage.

He was a contemporary of Saint Columba and disciple of Saint Comgall and is venerated in both Ireland and Scotland.

He is the patron saint of Paisley's football club, St Mirren F.C..

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