Hyvarnion was a 6th-century saint from Brittany who lived during the early medieval period. He is recognized for his role as a bard and is noted as the father of Saint Herve, who was the holy son of Saint Riwanon. According to local tradition, his memory is associated with the site where the chapel of Landouzen An Dreneg currently stands in the Leon region of Brittany.
Life and family
Living in the 6th century, Hyvarnion was a bard by profession. He is primarily remembered through his familial connections to other holy figures, specifically as the father of Saint Herve. Historical traditions link his presence to the area of Landouzen An Dreneg, where a chapel now marks the location associated with him.
Veneration
He is commemorated as a saint within pre-schism traditions. His feast day is observed annually on 5 December. His legacy remains tied to the religious landscape of Brittany, particularly through the sites and family lineages mentioned in local hagiographical accounts.