Saint Cadfan

Saint

Cadfan
Abbot
BornBrittany[1]
Died6th century
Wales
Venerated inCatholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Anglican Communion
Feast1 November
PatronageSt Cadfan's Church, Tywyn

Cadfan (Latin: Catamanus), 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]

  1. ^ Online, Catholic. "St. Cadfan - Saints & Angels". Catholic Online. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  2. ^ Barber, Chris; Pykitt, David (1 November 1997). Journey to Avalon: the final discovery of King Arthur. Weiser Books. p. 265. ISBN 978-1-57863-024-0. Retrieved 22 April 2011.