Conamail of Iona
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Conamail mac Faílbi was the tenth abbot
of Iona
(704–707). Although he did not die until 710, his successor Dunchad
was made abbot in 707. This may be evidence of a split in the Iona community over the Easter controversy
, a mistake in the sources, or an otherwise unexplained resignation.
Abbot
The word abbot, meaning father, is a title given to the head of a monastery in various traditions, including Christianity. The office may also be given as an honorary title to a clergyman who is not actually the head of a monastery...
of Iona
Iona
Iona is a small island in the Inner Hebrides off the western coast of Scotland. It was a centre of Irish monasticism for four centuries and is today renowned for its tranquility and natural beauty. It is a popular tourist destination and a place for retreats...
(704–707). Although he did not die until 710, his successor Dunchad
Dunchad I of Iona
Dúnchad mac Cinn Fáelad was the eleventh abbot of Iona . He was the son of Cenn Fáelad, and grandson of Máel Coba, of the Cenél Conaill...
was made abbot in 707. This may be evidence of a split in the Iona community over the Easter controversy
Easter controversy
The Easter controversy is a series of controversies about the proper date to celebrate the Christian holiday of Easter. To date, there are four distinct historical phases of the dispute and the dispute has yet to be resolved...
, a mistake in the sources, or an otherwise unexplained resignation.