Saint Maches

Also known as: Machuta
Madge
Profile: Sister of Saint Cadog. Sixth century shepherdess killed by robbers who wished to steal her finest ram. Saint Tathyw built a church on the spot where she was killed in Merthyr Maches and had her body removed to his monastery at Caerwent.
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
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