The Life of St. Finbar of Cork

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(55 65 81 1)>This medieval Latin work narrates the origins of Saint Finbar detailing his lineage from the descendants of Bruin and the circumstances of his birth. His father Amargenus a blacksmith faced the wrath of Duke Tyagernacus after marrying a beautiful woman against the duke's wishes. However divine intervention spared them from execution when the unborn Finbar spoke from the womb leading to their release. The narrative highlights Finbar's early signs of holiness and the decision by three anchorites to take him under their guidance indicating his destined role as a saint.</span></p>