Cyfyw

Cyfyw was a 6th-century princess and pre-congregational Saint of Cornwall and Wales. Cyfyw is a patron of Llangyfyw (Llangeview).[1]

Life

Cyfyw was born to Saint Gwynllyw and his wife Gwladys.She was the sister of St. Cadoc[2] Cynidr and Maches.

St David's Church, Llangeview was originally dedicated to Saint Cyfyw and now bears a commemoration.[3]

References
  1. The Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological, and Ecclesiastical Literature. (James Strong and John McClintock, eds.) Harper and Brothers; NY; 1880 This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. Saint Maches at CatholicSaints.Info.
  3. "St Cyfyw's Church, Llangeview", Comisiwn Brenhinol Henebion Cymru
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