Lectionary Calendar
Monday, March 10th, 2025
the First Week of Lent
the First Week of Lent
There are 41 days til Easter!
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!
Click here to learn more!
Bible Encyclopedias
Bescna
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Search for
Resource Toolbox
priest, and chaplain to St. Patrick. "The priest Bescna, sweet his verses, the chaplain of the son of Alprann," is given in the list of St. Patrick's household in the Four Masters, A.D. 448. Colgan (Tr. Thaum. p. 188, n.) says he was called in Irish Cruimther (priest) Bescna, and would wish to identify him with the "Cruimther of Domh-nach-mor," given in Mart, Doneg. at Nov. 11
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
These files are public domain.
Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Bescna'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/bescna.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Bescna'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/bescna.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.