Saint Enodoc, originally Wenedoc, was a sub-Roman
Pre-congregational saint of
Cornwall.
Enodoc was originally recorded as a man. Historian
Nicholas Orme
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says that in the 16th century the name was apparently misunderstood as that of a woman.
Enodoc's feast day was observed at
Bodmin Priory
St Petroc's Church, Bodmin, also known as Bodmin Parish Church, was a Roman Catholic Church until the reformation and is currently an Anglican parish church in the town of Bodmin, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.
The existing church building is ...
on 7 March.
Saint Enodoch
at Saints.sqpn.com. St Enodoc's Church
St. Enodoc Church, Trebetherick (Old kw, Gwenedek, ''St. Guenedoc'') is a chapel in the parish of St Minver. It is located to the south of the village of Trebetherick, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom (). It is a Grade I listed building.
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, the parish church of Trebetherick
Trebetherick ( kw, Trebedrek) is a village on the north coast of Cornwall. It is situated on the east side of the River Camel estuary approximately six miles (10 km) north of Wadebridge and half a mile (800 metres) south of Polzeath.Ordna ...
in Cornwall is dedicated to this saint, and its churchyard is home to the grave of John Betjeman
Sir John Betjeman (; 28 August 190619 May 1984) was an English poet, writer, and broadcaster. He was Poet Laureate from 1972 until his death. He was a founding member of The Victorian Society and a passionate defender of Victorian architecture, ...
.
Enodoc should not be confused with Saint Enoder, who was probably a son of King Brychan Brycheiniog, originally called Wenheden.
References
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Medieval Cornish saints
Welsh Roman Catholic saints
6th-century Christian saints