Saint
Cyfyw
A saint venerated in the Western Church, of whom few details survive.
- Era
- 6th century
Life
Cyfyw was a princess and saint of Wales and Cornwall in the 6th century. She is the patron of Llangyfyw (Llangeview). She was born to Saint Gwynllyw and his wife Gwladys and was the sister of Saints Cadoc, Cynidr and Maches. The church of Saint David at Llangeview was originally dedicated to her and now bears a commemoration of her. The day of her commemoration is unknown. Venerated in the Celtic tradition, with no known synodal canonization.