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Venerable

Mabon

A saint honored in Western calendars; few details survive.

Era
7th century

Life

Mabon was a Welsh saint of the sixth century, sometimes called Mabon Wyn or Mabon Hen. According to Rice Rees, he was the brother of Saint Teilo. Several churches are dedicated to him, among them Llanfabon in the parish of Eglwysilan near Cardiff and Llanfabon in the area near Llandeilo. There were two ancient manors in the parish, Maenor Deilo and Maenor Fabon.

He must not be confused with Mabon ap Bleddyn, who founded Rhiwabon (Rhiwfabon) near Wrexham. The source gives no feast day.