Saint Sadwen of Wales

Also known as

  • Sadwen of Llansadwrn
  • Sadwen Farchog
  • Sadwen the Knight
  • Sadourn….
  • Sadurn….
  • Sadwren….
  • Sadwrn….
  • Sadwruen….
  • Sadyruyn….
  • Saturn….
  • Saturninus….

Memorial

Profile

Son of a prince, Bicanus Farchog of Llydaw; brother of Saint Illtyd. Educated by Saint Garmon of Manaw. Soldier. Married to Saint Canna verch Tewdr Marw. Father of Saint Crallo. Disciple of Saint Cadfan. Missionary to the British Isles. Hermit on Anglesey Island. Several Welsh churches are dedicated to him.

Born

Died

  • Anglesy Island, Wales of natural causes

Canonized

Additional Information

MLA Citation

  • “Saint Sadwen of Wales“. CatholicSaints.Info. 21 November 2016. Web. 27 April 2024. <>