Saint Edeyrn
Saint Edeyrn ( century) was a pre-congregational saint of Wales, related to Vortigern and the royal house of Kingdom of Powys, Powys and the brother of Saint Aerdeyrn and Elldeyrn. Edeyrn is the patron saint of Lannédern in France and Llanedeyrn in Wales, where he founded a clas (ecclesiastical establishment), monastery of over 300 people. Legend Legend holds he was a companion of King Arthur, before moving to France where he became a Hermit. Being from the family of Vortigen, however, would make a relationship with King Arthur unlikely. Legacy He is remembered in churches across Wales and Brittany including Monmouth and Llanedeyrn near Cardiff in Wales and Lannédern in Brittany France. He is often depicted riding a deer and his feast day is 6 January.There may also have been another Edern, a semi legendary 9th century French hermit monk whose feast day is celebrated on August 26. Gallery File:Lannédern 24 La chapelle de Coat ar Roc'h.JPG, The chapelle de Coat ar Roc'h, La ...
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