Enoder

St Enoder Church

'Saint Enoder' also known as Cnyder was a 6th-century saint and Abbot of South Wales.

He is known to history through royal lists, hagiographies and the writings of Llangynidir of Powys. He was a grandson of King Brychan of Brecknock, and built numerous churches. He was also an Abbot although his monastery is not known,[1] and in Brittany, France, he is known as Quidic.

He is remembered in the name St Enoder a parish and hamlet in Cornwall and his Feast day is 27 April.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Starr, Brian Daniel (2009). Ascent of the Saints Whose Lineage Is Known. p. 73. ISBN 9781449995805.