Saint Afan
6th-century Welsh saint / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Afan of Builth (Welsh: Sant Afan Buellt; Latin: Avanus) was an early 6th-century Welsh bishop, martyr, and saint. His feast day is generally placed on 17 November, although the Demetian Calendar formerly used in southern Wales placed it on the 16th;[1] it is no longer observed by either the Anglican[2] or Catholic church in Wales.[3]
Quick Facts Saint Afan of Builth, Bishop ...
Afan of Builth | |
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Bishop | |
Born | 5th or 6th century |
Died | 6th century Llanafan Fawr |
Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
Major shrine | Llanafan Fawr Llanafan |
Feast | 16 or 17 November (lapsed) |
Patronage | Llanafan Fawr Llanafan |
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