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Saint

Elwin

A saint of the early Church in Britain.

Feast
February 22old style March 7
Era
6th century

Life

Saint Elwin was a holy man of the sixth century who accompanied Saint Breaca from Ireland to Cornwall. The sources at hand say no more about his life. He is venerated as a saint of the undivided Church and is commemorated on 22 February (new calendar).

Commemorated the same day February 22