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Saint Cadfan

Also known as: Cadfan of Wales; Caden, Cadoan, Cadouen, Caduan, Cadvan, Catamanu, Catamanus, Catman, Catouan, Catuuan, Catvan, Gadfan, Gideon, Kavan

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

November 1

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Cadfan, also known as Cadfan of Wales, was a sixth-century monk and spiritual teacher. Born in Brittany, in modern-day France, Cadfan emigrated to Wales, where he founded several monasteries and left a lasting impact on the religious landscape of the region. Cadfan's journey to Wales began when he felt a calling to spread Christianity beyond the borders of his homeland....