Died c. 645. Mono was an Irish monk or Scottish pilgrim who crossed
over to the continent and lived as a hermit in the
Ardennes, where he is highly venerated by the people. He was murdered
in his cell at Nassogne (Nassau), in Belgian Luxemburg by some robber
whom he had reproved. His tomb in the village at a place now
encompassed by Saint Hubert's abbey was the site of many miracles. There
is a church near Saint Andrew's in Scotland dedicated to him called
Monon's Kirk. (Benedictines, D'Arcy, Encyclopaedia, Fitzpatrick,
Husenbeth, Kenney).
Troparion of St Monon tone 4
Thou hast revealed to us the treasures of solitude, O Father Monon,/
and, fearing nothing, thou didst rebuke the lawless men for their
ungodliness. Wherefore, pray to God for us/ that we may have the courage
to confront evil,/ even though like thee/ we thereby receive the crown
of martyrdom,/ that we may be found worthy of eternal salvation.