Eurgain

Saint Eurgain was a Welsh holy woman of the 6th century, a daughter of King Maelgwn of Gwynedd, one of the few native women saints of Gwynedd. She married Elidir Mwynfawr, who was killed in a battle, either defending the country against an attack from the north, or in a revolt against Maelgwn. Another version of the story says she was in love with a Saxon chief who was fighting against her father.

She was buried on a hillock near Rhuddlan. She is credited with founding the church of Llaneurgain (Northop) in Flintshire on a prehistoric mound, where the church still stands; the name is recorded as Llaneurgan in 1315 and Llanurgain in 1566. Her day is 29 June, by the Western calendar (new style). She is honored as a saint of the undivided Church.