Saint Cian of Wales

Memorial

Profile

Sixth century soldier. Hermit in Wales. Servant to Saint Peris.

Born

Canonized

Readings

Renouncing thy warlike ways, O Father Cian, thou didst engage in thy fiercest fight with the powers of darkness. Pray, we beseech thee, that our spiritual struggles may be pleasing to Christ our God, that He will show us great mercy. – troparion of Saint Cian

MLA Citation

  • “Saint Cian of Wales“. CatholicSaints.Info. 7 December 2010. Web. 25 April 2024. <>