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Also known as

• Cofen
• Gofan
• Goven
• Gowan

Memorial

• 26 March
• 20 June on some calendars
• 28 December on some calendars

Profile

Sixth century hermit who lived on the face of a cliff at Saint Govan’s Head, Dyfed, Wales; his stone hut survives today, and attracts many visitors. Spiritual student of Saint Ailbe.

Died

• buried under the altar in his stone hut

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

MLA Citation

• “Saint Govan“. CatholicSaints.Info. 22 September 2016. Web. 27 April 2024. <>