Saint Dubricius of Wales
Also known as
• Dubricius of Caerleon
• Dubricius of Llandaff
• Devereux, Dubric, Dubrice, Dubricus, Dubritius, Dybrig, Dyffryg, Dyfrig
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Related to Saint Brychan of Brycheiniog. One of the founders of monastic life in Wales. He founded monasteries in Gwent and England with his main centers in Henllan and Moccas. Worked with Saint Teilo of Llandaff and Saint Samson of York who he appointed as abbot on Caldey Island. Bishop of Llandaff, Wales, consecrated in by Saint Germanus of Auxerre. Archbishop of Caerleon, Wales, a seat he turned over to Saint David of Wales. In his later years he retired to the Isle of Bardsey to live as a prayerful hermit.
Born
Wales
Died
c.545 on the Isle of Bardsey, Wales of natural causes
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