Méen

Méen of Brittany (Latin Mevennus)[1] (died 617 AD) was a Breton saint, thought to be Cornish or Welsh in origin.[2]

According to tradition, he followed Samson of Dol to Brittany, accompanied by Austol. There the abbey of St-Méen or St-Meon carried his name.[3] He is also honoured at St Austell and St Mewan in Cornwall.[4]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Mavenus, Mevenus, Mevennus, Meven, Mewan, Maine.
  2. ^ Saints of June 21
  3. ^ Latin Saints of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Rome
  4. ^ Doble, G. H. (1970) The Saints of Cornwall: part 5. Truro: Dean and Chapter; pp. 35-58