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Venerable

Cynwl

A Welsh holy monk associated with Bangor.

Feast
April 30old style May 13
Era
6th century
Place
Bangor

Life

Saint Cynwl lived in the sixth century in the north of Wales. He was the brother of Saint Deiniol, the first bishop of Bangor, and led a life of strict asceticism. Several churches were dedicated to him. He is commemorated on 30 April.

Commemorated the same day April 30