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Saint Non. Non (also Nonna or Nonnita) was, according to Christian tradition, the mother of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales . Legend. The Life of St David was written around 1095 by Rhigyfarch, and is our main source of knowledge for the lives of both St David (died c. 589) and his mother.
- 2, 3 or 5 March, or second Sunday after Midsummer's Day
- raped women, Pelynt
St Non is a saint celebrated in other parts of the Celtic world. It is said her tomb lies in the 16th century church of St Nonne and St Divy (St David) in Dirinon, Brittany, and she has a church and holy well dedicated to her in Altarnon, Cornwall.
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Saint Non, also known as Nonna, Nonita, or Nonnita, was a noblewoman, possibly belonging to a royal house. She holds a significant place in Christian history as the mother of Saint David of Wales. Although little is known about her early life, it is believed that she married and later became a widow.
Saints & Angels. Facts. Feastday: March 3. Author and Publisher - Catholic Online. Printable Catholic Saints PDFs. Shop St. Non. Mother of St. David of Wales also called Nonnita or Nonna. Perhaps born of noble descent in Dyfed, Wales, she was seduced by or possibly married a local chieftain named Sant. The result of their union was St. David.
Sep 14, 2018 · 232. The modern chapel. Donkers (Atlas Obscura User) Two chapels, a holy well, and the alleged birthplace of the patron saint of Wales can all be found in this spiritual and scenic spot along the...
St Non's Well and Chapel. St Non’s chapel is traditionally held to mark the place where St Non gave birth to St David. An early excavation found 'stone coffins' which might have been graves of the early Christian period with the pillar-stone dating back roughly to the 7th to 9th century.
St. Non. (Born c.AD 475) (Latin: Nonita; English: Nonna) Traditionally, Lady Non was the most noteworthy daughter of Lord Cynyr Ceinfarfog of Caer Goch. She was a nun at Ty Gwyn near Whitesands Bay (Dyfed) who was seduced, if not raped, by Prince Sandde of Ceredigion in the latter years of the 5th century.
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