Saint Tujan was a 5th-century holy man from Armorica. As the son of Arastagn, a lord of Cornouaille, he was selected by Saint Jau to serve as the priest of Brasparts. He is frequently depicted in religious art as a monk holding an abbot's cross, often accompanied by a dog at his feet and a long key hanging by his side. This key represents a tradition where popes gifted gold keys to elders they wished to honor.
Veneration and patronage
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Because of his association with dogs, he is often invoked for protection against or healing from rabies. He serves as the patron saint of Brasparts. His name is preserved in the commune of Landuzan, and several chapels and locations in Brittany, such as Saint-Tuguen in Primelin, bear his name or house his statues.