Saint Suibne

He is notable for his portrait which is possibly the earliest contemporary representation of a bishop of Armagh.

The Annals of Ulster under the year 719 state- "The killing of the community of Suibne in Ard Macha".

There is an illustration on page 142 of the Lichfield Gospels made about 730 which depicts a prelate whom some scholars identify as Saint Suibne.

The Calendars of the Saints have the following entries- According to the genealogies Suibne left at least two sons, Rónáin and Fer Dá Chrích, but whether he was married or not is unknown.

His son Saint Fer dá Chrích mac Suibni later became the Abbot of Armagh, reigning from 758 to 768.