A portrait of St. Cadoc
St. Cadoc
Feast
September 25 · VI c.
Patron of
Monks · Abbots · Monastic communities
Order
Abbot / Founder
Welsh abbot of the 6th century, founder of the great monastic school of Llancarfan in south Wales; revered as one of the chief saints of Wales and traditionally connected with King Arthur. Feast September 25.
Life & Times
From: Wales.
Patronage
St. Cadoc is invoked as the patron of monks, abbots, monastic communities. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Cadoc, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.