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Saint Cawrdaf

Also known as: Caurdave

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

5-Dec

Born

Welsh

Died

6th century of natural causes

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Cawrdaf, a chieftain ruling over the territories of Brecknock in modern Wales and Hereford in modern England during the early medieval period, is remembered for his profound conversion and dedication to the monastic life. Renouncing the temporal power and responsibilities of his lordship, he abdicated his position and retired to a monastery

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