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Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Winifred Our Lady And Saint NonS Chapel Saint DavidS Wales Artist Unknown Photographed On 21 July 2011 By Wolfgang Sauber

Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Winifred Our Lady And Saint NonS Chapel Saint DavidS Wales Artist Unknown Photographed On 21 July 2011 By Wolfgang Sauber

Saint Winifred of Wales

Also known as: Guinevere; Guinevra; Gwenffrewi; Gwenfrewi; Vinfreda; Wenefrida; Winefred; Winefride; Winfred

Saint

Martyr

Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

November 2

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Winifred of Wales, also known as Saint Gwenfrewy or Saint Winefride, was born in Holywell, Wales around the year 600. She was the daughter of Trevith, a member of the Welsh landed class and advisor to the king. From a young age, Winifred showed great devotion to her faith and was blessed with remarkable physical beauty.

Feast Days

November 2 November 3 October 30

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