Saint Cadfan
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Cadfan (Latin: Catamanus), sometimes Anglicized as Gideon,[citation needed] was the 6th century founder-abbot of Tywyn (whose church is dedicated to him) and Bardsey, both in Gwynedd, Wales. He was said to have received the island of Bardsey from Einion Frenin, king of Llŷn, around 516 and to have served as its abbot until 542.[2]
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Saint Cadfan | |
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Abbot | |
Born | Brittany[1] |
Died | 6th century Wales |
Venerated in | Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Anglican Communion |
Feast | 1 November |
Patronage | St Cadfan's Church, Tywyn |
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