Saint Gwen

Also known as
Blanca; Blanche
Memorial
5 July
Profile
Married to Saint Fragan. Mother of Saint Winwallus, Saint Jacut, and Saint Guithern. Forced to flee Britain in the 5th century when imperial Roman troops pulled out, and life became hard and chancy as pagans reclaimed their land. Travelled and help spread the faith in Brittany.
Name Meaning
white (= gwen)
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
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