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Saint Madron of Cornwall
May 17, Saint


Source: catholicsaints.info



lso known as:
Maden
Madern
Maderne
Madon
Medron

Born:

Cornwall, England

Short Biography:
Monk and hermit. Cures worked at Saint Madron’s Church, Cornwall, England. Honoured in Brittany. Like many holy people of the time, there is a well that is considered “his”, and is noted for its healing powers. Tradition says that you ask for healing from some ill, then leave a piece of cloth from your clothing at the well; as the cloth deteriorates, the illness dissipates.

Died:
c.545 near Land’s End, Cornwall, England



Patronage:
against pain


Representation:
abbot holding a lit lamp
lit lamp








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