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Fiac

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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an Irish saint, commemorated October 12, was bishop of Sleibhte (now Sletty), and is said to have been consecrated by St. Patrick. There are two hymns attributed to him; one (probably genuine) entitled The Praise of St. Patrick: another (probably spuriotis), The Hymn on St. Brigida. See Smith, Dict. of Christ. Biog. s.v.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Fiac'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​f/fiac.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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