This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping us to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
Tag: Samson of Dol
-
Samson of Dol
St Samson (ca 485-565) was born in Glamorgan, Wales. His mother was the daughter of the King of Glamorgan and Gwent. He was placed in the care of St Illtud, abbot of Llantwit Fawr, at Llantwit Monastery. St Samson became a Monk and later abbot of the island monastery of Caldey (Pembrokeshire). He was joined by his uncle, Umbrafel,…