Dogfan

Dogfan, also known as Doewan, was a catholic saint and martyr who lived in 5th century Wales.[1]

Family

He is the patron saint of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant in Wales. The town may have been the birthplace of his mother.[2] He was also one of the sons of king Brychan.[3]

Veneration

He is said to have been put to death by Anglo-Saxon heathen invaders in Pembrokeshire, where a church was built to his memory. His feast day is 13 July.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Monks of Ramsgate. Book of Saints, 1921.
  2. ↑ St Dogfan of Dyfed | Pilgrim .
  3. ↑ Dogfan at Catholic.org.au.
  4. ↑ Book of Saints – Dogfan.
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