Decuman
Decuman (Medieval Latin: Decumanus; Welsh: Degyman; died c. 706) was one of the Celtic saints who came to Somerset from Pembrokeshire, South Wales, in the seventh century, arriving on a raft (or his cloak) with a cow for a companion. There he was a pastor and physician to the local inhabitants.
Saint Decuman | |
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St. Degumen's Church in Killag | |
| Born | 7th century Rhoscrowther, Pembrokeshire, Wales |
| Died | c. 706 |
| Major shrine | Watchet, Somerset |
| Feast | 27 February, 27 August |
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