Saint Dyfnan was an obscure Welsh saint. He was sometimes accounted a son of Brychan, the invading Irish king of Brycheiniog.[1]

Saint Dyfnan
Confessor
CanonizedPre-Congregation
Feast24 April
PatronageLlanddyfnan

Legacy

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Llanddyfnan ("St Dyfnan's") was dedicated to him on Anglesey and claimed his relics.[1] He is commemorated on 24 April.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Baring-Gould, Sabine & al. The Lives of the British Saints: The Saints of Wales and Cornwall and Such Irish Saints as Have Dedications in Britain, Vol. II, p. 396. Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion (London), 1911.
  2. ^ "Celtic and Old English Saints - 24 April".