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Saint Sadwen of Wales

Also known as: Sadwen of Llansadwrn; Sadwen Farchog; Sadwen the Knight; Sadourn….; Sadurn….; Sadwren….; Sadwrn….; Sadwruen….; Sadyruyn….; Saturn….; Saturninus….

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

29-Nov

Born

C.485 in Brittany (in modern France)

Died

Anglesy Island, Wales of natural causes

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Sadwen of Wales, also known as Sadurn and Sadwrn, was born around 485 in Brittany, in modern-day France. He came from a noble lineage, being the son of Bicanus Farchog of Llydaw, and was the brother of Saint Illtyd. Sadwen's early education was entrusted to Saint Garmon of Manaw, who played a significant role in shaping his spiritual and intellectual development.

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