Enodoch, also known as Wenedoc, was a sub-Roman saint from Cornwall. Although historical records originally identified the figure as a man, later 16th-century interpretations mistakenly treated the name as female. This saint is distinct from Saint Enoder, a figure possibly related to King Brychan Brycheiniog. The saint's legacy remains connected to the Cornish landscape through dedicated religious sites and traditional commemorations.
Historical identity
The identity of this saint has undergone shifts in historical understanding. While early records suggest Enodoch was male, historian Nicholas Orme notes that the name was misinterpreted as belonging to a woman during the 1500s. It is important to distinguish this individual from Saint Enoder, who was likely a son of King Brychan Brycheiniog and originally known as Wenheden.
Veneration and sites
The feast day for Enodoch is observed on 7 March. This date was traditionally celebrated at Bodmin Priory. Today, the saint is honored at St Enodoc's Church, which serves as the parish church for Trebetherick in Cornwall. The churchyard at this location is also the final resting place of the poet John Betjeman.