St. Gwen - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online

St. Gwen - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online



St. Gwen, Roman Catholic Widowed Martyr. She is sometimes called Blanche, Wenn, or Candida. She was the daughter of a Chieftain, Brychan or Brecknock. Saxon pagans martyred Gwen at Talgrarth Feast day is October 18th.

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