ENGLISH INFORMATION I Despite its popular name there are really only two churches amongst 'The Seven Churches'; the other buildings were probably accommodation for pilgrims and outbuildings. Árainn's importance as a pilgrimage destination is indicated by the fact that in 1607 Pope Paul V granted a plenary indulgence to all who visited the churches of the island on particular holy days. The largest building on the site is Teampall Bhreacáin ('the temple of Breacán'), measuring 5m by 13m. Breacán is said to have lived in the 6th century and his original name was Bresal. According to a 15th-century poem, he expelled a demon called Breacán Cláiringneach ('deformed') from Árainn, took over the site and adopted his name. The story may be a metaphor for the Christianisation of a previously pagan site. The oldest section of Teampall Bhreacáin is the north-western corner, which has one of a pair of 'projecting antae' (see 2. Teaghlach Éinne) and the large masonry of the 10th century. The church was more than doubled in size in the 13th century, and the difference in the building styles can clearly be seen on the west wall. At the centre of the west wall, just above head height is an inscription: OR AR II CONOIN: 'pray for the two canons'.