Saint Cybi

Also known as
Cuby; Cybi of Caenarvon; Gybi; Kebius
Memorial
8 November; 13 August in Cornwall
Profile
May have been the son of Saint Selevan; may have been the cousin of Saint David of Wales. Itinerent hermit, evangelist, monk and abbot. Found of the monastery of Caer Gybi (Cybi's Fort) at Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales, located within the walls of an ancient Roman fort, and is still venerated there. Missionary bishop to the area around the monastery. Friend of Saint Seiriol. Many exaggerated stories grew up around him.
Born
6th century Cornish
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Patronage
Cuby, Cornwall; Landulph, Cornwall; Llangibby, Monmouthshire, Wales; Llangybi, Cardigan, Wales; Tregony, Cornwall
Additional Information
For All The Saints, by Katherine Rabenstein
Catholic Online
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