Machan or Machanus was a twelfth-century Scottish saint.[1] He was educated in Ireland and was ordained as a bishop in Rome.[1] He is known for his missionary work around Clachan of Campsie (or Campsie Glen), near Glasgow.[2] Machan built a small chapel at the bottom of the glen. After his death, in 1175 a church was built over his grave.[2]
Saint Machan | |
|---|---|
 St Machan's Chapel, Campsie Glen | |
| Bishop | |
| Born | Scotland |
| Died | circa 1175 Clachan of Campsie |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 18 and 28 September |
In 1859 there was a St. Machan's Well at Campsie, but no trace now remains.[3]
Most information about St Machan is lost.[1] However, his name remains in the name of the village of Ecclesmachan in West Lothian.
References
edit- ^ a b c "St. Machan". Catholic Online. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
- ^ a b "Campsie Parish local history". East Dunbartonshire Council. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
- ^ "St Machan's Well", Saints in Scottish Place-Names