Brothen and Gwendolen

Brothen and Gwendolen are two saints of Wales, of the 6th century, who seem to be remembered chiefly through place names. Brothen is the patron of Llanbrothen, and Dolwyddelen and Llanwyddelan are named after Saint Gwendolen. The sources consulted say nothing of their lives or deaths, so the title of martyrs in their record is not supported by these data. They are saints of the undivided Church, known from the Western calendars.

They are commemorated on 18 October, the liturgical date in the Orthodox calendar (the same day number on the old and new calendars).