St Digain

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St Digain (also known as Dygain) was a 5th century Welsh saint and Prince of Dumnonia (now the English West Country).

[edit] Life

Digain ap Constantine was said to be the son of Constantine Corneu, King of Dumnonia, and was born in c.429[1]. He was believed to have had three brothers, Erbin (also sainted), Meirchion and Drustan, and possibly a sister (of unknown name)[2].

[edit] Sainthood

Traditionally St Digain founded the church of that name in Llangernyw, meaning "the church of the Cornishman", in the county of Clwyd in Wales[3]. His sainthood was due being a confessor, meaning he was of remarkable virtue and confessed of the faith through through writings and preachings, and has the feast day of November 21[4].

[edit] References

  1. ^ Early British Kingdoms: West Country Royal Pedigree. Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
  2. ^ Barber, Chris and Plykitt, David. Journey to Avalon: The Final Discovery of King Arthur Weiser Books 1997 ISBN 13-978-1578630240 p249
  3. ^ Eastern Conwy Churches Survey: Church of St Digain, Llangernyw. Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
  4. ^ Bunson, Matthew, Steven and Margaret. Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints Our Sunday Visitor 1998 ISBN 13-78-0879735883 p249