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Dogfan, also known as Doewan, was a saint and martyr who lived in 5th century Wales. He is venerated in the Anglican Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, True Orthodox Church, and Roman Catholic Church, on 13 July.

Family

He is the patron saint of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant in Wales. The town may have been the birthplace of his mother. He was also one of the sons of king Brychan.

Martyrdom

He is said to have been put to death by Anglo-Saxon heathen invaders in Pembrokeshire, where a church was built to his memory.

References

1. Monks of Ramsgate. Book of Saints, 1921.
2. St Dogfan of Dyfed | Pilgrim .
3. Dogfan at Catholic.org.au.
4. Book of Saints – Dogfan.

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