Saint Mirin (c.565–c.620)
Saint Mirin (c.565–c.620)
Saint Mirin (c.565–c.620)
Saint Mirin (c.565–c.620)
Saint Mirin (c.565–c.620)
Saint Mirin (c.565–c.620)
Saint Mirin (c.565–c.620)
Saint Mirin (c.565–c.620)
Saint Mirin (c.565–c.620)

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Saint Mirin, an Irish monk is the patron saint of Paisley. His feast is celebrated on 15th September. He founded the first church in Paisley, thought to be at Seedhill. After his death, the shrine of Saint Mirin became a centre of pilgrimage.
Title

Saint Mirin (c.565–c.620)

Date

2007

Medium

bronze & sandstone

Accession number

PA1_GB_S018

Work type

Statue

Owner

St Mirin's Cathedral

Custodian

St Mirin's Cathedral

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

15th September 2007

Access

at all times

Inscription description

pedestal: MIRIN / AT LENGTH / FULL OF SANCTITY / AND MIRACLES / HE SLEPT IN THE LORD / AT PAISLEY

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Located at

Incle Street, Paisley

PA1 1HS

Situated on the traffic island, opposite St Mirin's Cathedral.