Saint
Eigion
A Welsh saint honored at Llanigon, of the 7th century.
- Era
- 7th century
- Place
- Llanigon
Life
Saint Eigion (Egwen, Egwyn) was a bishop, the son of King Gwynllyw and Saint Gwladys and the brother of Saint Cynidr and Saint Cadoc. He is said to have been born at a place called Brendlos. His name appears only in a note in an old manuscript, not in the genealogies of the saints. The church at Llanigon may originally have been dedicated to him. His traditional commemoration is on 10 September.