Saint Gowan of Wales
Also known as: Cofen; Govan; Goven
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
December 28
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Gowan of Wales, also known as Cofen, Govan, or Goven, was a remarkable figure in the history of Glamorgan, a region in modern-day Wales. Born in the 5th century, little is known about her early life and family background, but it was her marriage to King Tewdrig of Glamorgan that would shape her legacy....