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Church of St Dogfan, Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant.

Dogfan, also known as Doewan, was a saint and martyr who lived in 5th century Wales.[1] He is venerated in the Anglican Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, True Orthodox Church, and Roman Catholic Church, on 13 July.

Family

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He is the patron saint of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant in Wales. The town may have been the birthplace of his mother.[2] He was also one of the sons of king Brychan.[3]

Martyrdom

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He is said to have been put to death by Anglo-Saxon heathen invaders in Pembrokeshire, where a church was built to his memory.[4]

References

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  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.