Ethbin
6th-century Breton saint
About Ethbin
Born 450.
Saint Yban, also known as Saint Ethbin, saint Iboan, saint Diboan, saint Diboen, saint Iben, saint Ibe, saint Abibon, saint Languis, saint Langui, saint Idunet, saint Ivinec, is one of a number of semi-legendary Breton saints from Armorica who are recognized by the Catholic Church. He was a disciple of Saint Winwaloe. He founded a priory which is today the city of Châteaulin.
The local church remembers him as a deacon. He was invoked for a good apple crop, and offerings of cider were made to him. After his monastery at Taurac was destroyed by the Franks he went to live in seclusion in the woods, first in Brittany and later in Ireland. He died on 14 November aged 83.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Ethbin?
6th-century Breton saint
When was Ethbin born?
Ethbin was born in 450 in Armorica.
When did Ethbin die?
Ethbin died in Ireland.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ethbin. https://biography.guide/ethbin/
MLA: "Ethbin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ethbin/.
Chicago: "Ethbin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ethbin/.
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