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St. Ninian
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Also Known As Saint Rigna • Saint Ninias • Saint Nynia • Saint Ringan • Saint Ninus • Saint Trignan • Saint Ninnidh • Saint Dinan
Born c.360 • United Kingdom
Died c.432 • United Kingdom
Founder Whithorn

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