Dwynwen
Saint Dwynwen (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈdʊɨnwɛn]; fl. 5th century), sometimes known as Dwyn or Donwen, is the Welsh patron saint of lovers. She is celebrated throughout Wales on 25 January.
Saint Dwynwen | |
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St Dwynwen's Church, Llanddwyn | |
| Died | c. 460 Ynys Llanddwyn, Kingdom of Gwynedd |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Major shrine | St Dwynwen's Church, Ynys Llanddwyn, Anglesey |
| Feast | 25 January |
| Patronage | Lovers in Wales Sick animals |
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