Saint Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers. She is said to have lived during the fifth century AD and was one of twenty-four daughters attributed to Saint Brychan. Motto: (Welsh for Wales forever) Anthem: Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau Capital Cardiff Largest city Cardiff Official language(s) English, Welsh Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Rhodri Morgan AM Unification    - by Gruffudd ap Llywelyn 1056  Area    - Total 20,779 km² (3rd in... In several forms of the church of Christianity, but especially in Roman Catholicism, a patron saint has special affinity for a trade or group. ... (4th century - 5th century - 6th century - other centuries) Events Rome sacked by Visigoths in 410. ... Brychan (Unknown date), legendary Welsh king with many saintly children who appear in varying forms in Celtic Hagiology. ...

In the tale told of her, Dwynwen falls in love with a young man named Maelon, but rejects his advances. Stories differ substantially on the events that followed but the outcome remains the same. Either she is raped by Maelon and prays for assistance, or she is unable to marry him due to her father's refusal and prays to forget her love for him. An angel provides her with a potion. Maelon drinks it and turns into ice. Dwynwen then prays for three requests (either given as a result of drinking the potion, or prayed for when she sees what happens to Maelon). These three requests are that Maelon be released; that, through her, God look after all true lovers; and that she remain unmarried. She then retreats to the solitude of Llanddwyn Island off the west coast of Anglesey to become a hermit. This site is still visited today. Ynys Llanddwyn is a small island off the west coast of Anglesey, north Wales. ... Anglesey (Welsh: , pronounced (IPA)), is an island and county at the northwestern extremity of north Wales. ...

Saint Dwynwen's day, Dydd Santes Dwynwen, is celebrated on January 25. Seen as something of a "Welsh Valentine's Day", from the 1960s it has increased in popularity as a day when cards are sent and events such as concerts or parties are held. January 25 is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ...

References

• St Fagans National History Museum: St Dwynwen's Day
• Dechrau Canu, Dechrau Canmol programme notes: St Dwynwen’s Festival
• Dudley programme notes: History of Santes Dwynwen