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Detail of A Statue of Saint Goulven Date Unknown Artist Unknown Saint Jaoua Chapel Plouvien France Photographed On 4 August 2012 By Go69
Detail of A Statue of Saint Goulven Date Unknown Artist Unknown Saint Jaoua Chapel Plouvien France Photographed On 4 August 2012 By Go69

Saint Golvinus of Leon

Also known as: Golvein; Golven; Golveneus; Golveno; Golvenus; Golwen; Goulchan; Goulchen; Goulven; Vulvinus

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

July 1

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Golvinus of Leon, also known by various names such as Golvein, Golven, Golveneus, Golveno, Golvenus, Golwen, Goulchan, Goulchen, Goulven, and Vulvinus, was a prominent figure in the early history of the Catholic Church. He is venerated as the Bishop of Saint Pol-de-Leon in the region of Brittany, France. Though little is known about Saint Golvinus' early life, it is believed that he was born in England....