St. Gwen of Talgarth, Martyr, Daughter of Saint Brychan of Brecknock, Widow
(Wenna, Candida, Blanche)

18 October

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Died c. 492. The other Gwen, also a widow, is said to have been the daughter of Brychan of Brecknock (f.d. April 6) and, therefore, the sister of Saint Cledwyn (f.d. November 1) and a host of other saints. She was murdered by the heathen Saxon at Talgarth c. 492 (Benedictines, Encyclopaedia).

Troparion of St Wenna
Tone 4
O Brychan's jewel and holy daughter, most pious Wenna,
thou didst defy the heathen Saxons, thereby winning a martyr's crown.
Being, therefore, numbered among the saints,
intercede for us before the Throne of Grace,
that we may be granted great mercy.


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