Hello Jean According to my book of saints St Cawdraf was a 6th century saint , a disciple of St Seiriol - also linked to Abererch in Gwynedd and Llangoed in Anglesey. St Gwyndaf was a 6th cent king linked to Llanwnda in Dyfed and Llanwnda in Gwynedd. Cheers Pat In message <41D5B4C8.4040500@onetel.com>, Jean Kelly <jeffcob@onetel.com> writes >Hello, > >Would anyone happen to know whether St. Cwrda of Jordanstown is the same >saint as St. Cawrdaf? In view of the apparent similarity of name, one >would suppose that they were; but it's always nice to check (especially >as I'm a non-Welsh-speaker). Another saint who seems to lose his final >"f" on occasion is St. Gwyndaf - or Gwynda. Confusingly, Llanwnda, >Pembs., is described as having St. Gwyndaf for its patron; but another >site lists the patron saint as being Cawrdaf! I'm sure there must be >some simple explanation ... would anyone be able to shed any light ?? > >Best regards, and Happy New Year to everyone, > >Jean Kelly > >______________________________ -- Pat Powell