Saint Ronan (fl. c. sixth century?) was an Irish pilgrim saint and hermit in western Brittany. He was the eponymous founder of Locronan and co-patron of Quimper (France), together with its founder, Saint Corentin.

St. Ronan of Locronan was a popular Irish bishop who lived in the sixth century. Seeking to become closer to God, he left Ireland and traveled to Brittany in order to live an ascetic life.

This is the saint referred to in the title of Sir Walter Scott 's book, Saint Ronan's Well. Scott's St. Ronan was a Celtic monk, Bishop of Kilmaronen, who advocated the use of the Roman rather than Celtic manner. This St Rónán is also the patron saint of the Scottish town of Innerleithen.

A Celtic bishop who promoted the faith in his native Cornwall, England, and in Brittany, France. Ronan is also associated with St. Rumon in some accounts.

Ronan of Iona is explicitly referred to by St. Bede as one of the protagonists of the Roman custom of celebrating Easter as against the Irish tradition, and he had a warm controversy on the subject with his countryman St. Finan, Bishop of Lindisfarne, 660.

St. Ronan is a powerful example of devotion, compassion, and service to others. He dedicated his life to caring for the poor, the sick, and the marginalized, and his love for the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Eucharist sustained him in his charitable works.

Nov 18, 2018 · St. Ronan, son of Berach, a disciple of the great St. Fechin of Fore. He became first Abbot of Drumshallon, and d. November 18, 665. St. Ronan Fionn is honored as patron of Lan Ronan (Kelminiog) in Iveagh. His feast is celebrated on May 22, both in Ireland and Scotland.

Ronan of Lismore was a distinguished successor of St. Carthage, and several Munster churches were built in his honour. His feast is celebrated on 9 February 763.

Saint Ronan of Cornwall, also known as Ronan of Locronan, Ronan of Quimper, Ronano, Ronanus, Ruadan, Rumon, Ruadhan, and Ruan, was an early missionary bishop who played a significant role in spreading the Catholic faith in both Cornwall, England, and Brittany, France.

Farmer gives four St. Ronans: a Scottish hermit of the 7th century whom tradition claims settled on the island of North Rona where a fine, and unique, oratory of that time still exists.