Brandon of Man explained

Saint Brandon of Man
Death Date:	Approximately 1025
Feast Day:	20 October
Venerated In:	Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church
Titles:	Bishop of Man

Saint Brandon of Man (Manx: Braddan ny Mannin), also referred to as Brandinus, or Brendinus was Bishop of Man until approximately 1025 CE. The parish of Braddan is said to be named after him, although there have been alternative suggestions that this parish is named after St Brendan the Navigator or after the Manx word for salmon.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

His feast day is celebrated on 20 October in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Notes and References

1. Book: Feltham. John. A Tour Through The Island Of Man, In 1797 And 1798. 1798.
2. Book: Harrison. William. An account of the diocese of Sodor and Man and St. German's Cathedral: also a record of the bishops of Sodor and Man and a tabular statement of the rectors, vicars, and chaplains in the seventeen parishes in said diocese. 1879. Manx Society. 54.
3. Book: Booth. Thomas. Kerruish's new illustrated guide to the Isle of Man. 1856. 54. Third.
4. Book: Moore. Arthur. A History of the Isle of Man, Volume 1. 1900. TF Unwin. 75.
5. Book: Chaloner. James. A Short Treatise of the Isle of Man. 1653.