Gwenafwy
Welsh pre-congregational saint
About Gwenafwy
Born 700.
Saint Gwenafwy (Wenappa) was a pre-congregational saint of medieval South Wales. She was a daughter of Caw of Strathclyde, and sister of Peillan, Eigron and Peithein among others. She went to Cornwall with her brother Eigron where she is the patroness of Gwennap.
Her feast day is 1 July.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gwenafwy?
Welsh pre-congregational saint
When was Gwenafwy born?
Gwenafwy was born in 700 in Kingdom of Rheged.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gwenafwy. https://biography.guide/gwenafwy/
MLA: "Gwenafwy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gwenafwy/.
Chicago: "Gwenafwy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gwenafwy/.
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