Dubricius (Dubric, Dyfrig)
d. ?545. One of the founders of monasticism in Wales, he established monasteries in the Wye Valley area from bases at Henllan and Moccas. He had jurisdiction over Caldey, appointed St Samson abbot...
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Biography
d. ?545. One of the founders of monasticism in Wales, he established monasteries in the Wye Valley area from bases at Henllan and Moccas. He had jurisdiction over Caldey, appointed St Samson abbot there and later ordained him bishop. By tradition he was first bishop of Llandaff and then of Caerleon. He died in Bardsey.
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- Also known as:
- Saint Dyfrig
- Traditions:
- Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox
- Status:
- Local veneration
Dubricius (Dubric, Dyfrig)
Life
d. ?545. One of the founders of monasticism in Wales, he established monasteries in the Wye Valley area from bases at Henllan and Moccas. He had jurisdiction over Caldey, appointed St Samson abbot there and later ordained him bishop. By tradition he was first bishop of Llandaff and then of Caerleon. He died in Bardsey.
Dubricius (Dubric, Dyfrig) across traditions
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