Saint Gwen of Caer Goch

Also known as

  • Genuissa
  • Wenna

Memorial

Profile

Born to the British nobility, the daughter of Lord Cynyr Ceinfarfog, king of Dyfed; she was the sister of Saint Nonna, and aunt of Saint David of Wales. She married Prince Salom of Cerniw. Mother of Saint Cyby and Saint Cadfan, and possibly others. Widow. Besides her connections to other famous and holy people, we know little about her life.

Born

Died

  • c.544 of natural causes

Canonized

Additional Information

MLA Citation

  • “Saint Gwen of Caer Goch“. CatholicSaints.Info. 17 October 2023. Web. 19 April 2024. <>