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Saint Dwynwen ( Welsh pronunciation: [ˈdʊɨnwɛn]; fl. 5th century ), sometimes known as Dwyn or Donwen, [2] is the Welsh patron saint of lovers. She is celebrated throughout Wales on 25 January. History and legend. The ruins of St Dwynwen's Church on Ynys Llanddwyn.
- 25 January
- St Dwynwen's Church, Ynys Llanddwyn, Anglesey
- Lovers in Wales, Sick animals
- Eastern Orthodox Church
St Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers, which makes her the Welsh equivalent of St Valentine. Dwynwen lived during the 5th century and legend has it that she was one of the prettiest of Brychan Brycheiniog’s 24 daughters.
Jan 25, 2024 · Learn about the myth of Santes Dwynwen, the Welsh saint who prayed for true love and became a nun. Discover how Welsh culture and poetry express love and nostalgia through the ages.
Jan 25, 2024 · Learn about the legend of St Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint of lovers, and how people celebrate her day on 25 January. Find out the traditions, customs and history of this romantic occasion in Wales.
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Learn about the legend of Dwynwen, the fifth-century Welsh princess who became a nun and asked God for three wishes. Find out how Welsh couples celebrate her day on 25 January with cards, meals and lovespoons.
Learn about St Dwynwen, the Welsh princess who became a nun and prayed for true lovers. Discover how to celebrate her day on 25 January with cards, gifts, wells and island pilgrimage.
Jan 24, 2024 · St Dwynwen was a Welsh princess who lived in the fifth century in the area of Wales we now know as the Bannau Brycheiniog. She was said to be the prettiest daughter of the semi-legendary King Brychan Brycheiniog’s 24 children – or 36 children, depending on which historical sources you turn to.
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