Beuno was a 7th-century Welsh abbot and saint who operated within the Kingdom of Powys and northern Wales. Born into a royal lineage descending from Vortigern, he received his training at the monastery in Bangor. Following his ordination, he served as a missionary with the backing of King Cadfan. After a dispute regarding land with the king's successor, he established a significant monastic site at Clynnog Fawr, where he eventually passed away.
Life and miracles
Following his education, Beuno became a prominent missionary. After receiving land from Gwyddaint at Clynnog Fawr, he founded a monastery there. He is remembered as a wonderworker, with traditions claiming he raised seven individuals from the dead, including his niece Winefride and his cousin Aelhaiarn. Before his death, he reportedly experienced a wondrous vision.
Veneration and legacy
The saint is commemorated on April 20 or 21, depending on the liturgical calendar used. His influence persists through eleven churches named in his honor, including sites in Somerset and near St Asaph. While his original monastery at Clynnog Fawr is gone, a chapel marking his grave remains, and a former theological college in Tremeirchion now serves as a retreat centre.