Marnock

Marnock or Marnock of Kilmarnock (died c. 625 AD), also known as Marnocus, Marnan of Narnach, Marnanus, Marnocalso[1] or originally Ernin (from Irish Mo-Ernin-og)[3] was a Scottish monk, bishop and saint.

[1] Details on the life of Marnock that have survived to the present day are limited,[4] though some facts are known.

[4] It is widely accepted that Marnock died at Annandale in 625,[1] however at least one account gives his place of death and burial site as Inchmarnoch near Aboyne in Aberdeenshire.

[5] A strong cult of veneration developed for Marnock after his death, particularly in the region of the Scottish Borders.

[6] The strength of Marnock's cult in the centuries that followed his death is demonstrated in the great number of locations, in Scotland as well as in Ireland, named in his honour, including: This biography of a Scottish religious figure is a stub.