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
- ^ Monks of Ramsgate. Book of Saints, 1921.
- ^ St Dogfan of Dyfed | Pilgrim .
- ^ Dogfan at Catholic.org.au.
- ^ Book of Saints – Dogfan.