Dwynwen

Saint Dwynwen (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈdʊɨnwɛn]; fl. 5th century), sometimes known as Dwyn or Donwen, is the Welsh patron saint of lovers. She is celebrated throughout Wales on 25 January.

Saint Dwynwen
St Dwynwen's Church, Llanddwyn
Diedc. 460
Ynys Llanddwyn
Major shrineSt Dwynwen's Church, Ynys Llanddwyn, Anglesey
Feast25 January
PatronageLovers in Wales
Abstract representation of Dwynwen (Touina) in Vallée des Saints, Carnoët, Brittany
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