Dogfan Explained

Dogfan, also known as Doewan, was a saint and martyr who lived in 5th century Wales.[1] He is venerated in the Anglican Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, True Orthodox Church, and Roman Catholic Church, on 13 July.

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]

Martyrdom

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

Notes and References

  1. Monks of Ramsgate. Book of Saints, 1921.
  2. http://pyhiinvaeltaja.wordpress.com/2011/07/26/st-dogfan-of-dyfed/ St Dogfan of Dyfed | Pilgrim
  3. http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=2918 Dogfan
  4. http://saints.sqpn.com/book-of-saints-dogfan/ Book of Saints – Dogfan