6th century. Brother of
Saint Illtyd (f.d. November 6)
and disciple of
Saint Cadfan (f.d. November 1)
to whom some Welsh churches are
dedicated.
(
Benedictines,
Encyclopaedia).
Troparion of St Sadwen
Tone 8
The remoteness of the Welsh mountains was thy desert, O Father Sadwen,
where thou didst serve God in fasting and humility.
May thy continual
intercession avail for us sinners that our souls may be saved.