In a message dated 11/13/00 7:13:13 PM GMT Standard Time,
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> * Machar or Mochumma, bishop (sixth century)
> - in the Aberdeen Martyrology, he is described as 'archbishop of
> Tours'; water from St Machar's well at Old Aberdeen used to be used
> for baptisms in the cathedral of Aberdeen
My extremely faulty memory suugests there was an article by Colm O/ Baoil
(Univ. of Aberdeen) in the ?Innes Review in the early 1990's where he argues
St Machar is St Kentigern (Mungo). If anyone recalls this, could they confirm
or deny, and provide a synopsis of the arguement?
Thanks,
Henry GC
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