Menefrida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saint Menefrida |
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St Menefrida's Church, St Minver
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| Born | 5th century Wales |
| Died | 5th century |
| Honored in | Church of England Catholic Church |
| Feast | 24 July |
| Patronage | St Minver |
Menefrida was a Christian saint from the 5th century. She is connected to the area of St Minver in Cornwall, England. This place is near the River Camel estuary. Her name can also be spelled Menefreda, Menwreda, Menfre, Mynfreda, or Minefreda. During the time of King Henry VIII, the parish was called St. Menifryde.
Who Was Saint Menefrida?
Menefrida was one of the many children of Brychan, a Welsh king. People have called her a saint since at least the year 1256. A writer named William of Worcester wrote about her. He noted that she was a virgin, but not a martyr. He found this information in a calendar from Bodmin. Her special day, or feast day, is July 24.
Her Church in St Minver
There is a church in St Minver named after Saint Menefrida. It is a stone building. The church was built in the Transitional Norman and Early English styles.
