Mybbard and Mancus facts for kids
Mybbard and Mancus were two Cornish saints from the 6th century. They were known for their religious lives and are still remembered in Cornwall today.
Saint Mybbard
Quick facts for kids Saint Meubred |
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| Born | 5th century Ireland |
| Died | 6th century Cardinham |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Feast | Thursday before Whitsun |
Mybbard (also called Mewbred or Mebbred) was a religious person from the 6th century. He was a hermit, which means he lived alone in a quiet place for religious reasons. Some stories say he was the son of a King of Ireland.
Not much is known about Mybbard's life. However, it is said that he, along with two others, was killed by a non-Christian ruler named Melyn ys Kynrede. This happened in the area now known as Lanteglos-by-Fowey, near Fowey, Cornwall.
Later stories changed his background, saying he was an Irish prince. A writer named William Worcester wrote that Mybbard was the son of an Irish king who became a hermit in Cornwall. He lived at the same time as Saint Mannacus and Saint Wyllow.
You can see an image of Mybbard in a stained glass window in the church of St Neot. This image shows him holding an extra head in his hands. This is a common way to show saints who were martyred (killed for their faith) in certain ways.
Mybbard is believed to be buried in a special place (a shrine) at Cardinham Church. He is considered the patron saint of Cardinham. This means he is a special protector for the people and place of Cardinham.
There is one church specifically named after him: the Church of St Meubred in Cardinham, which is part of the Diocese of Truro.
Saint Manaccus
Manaccus (also known as Manaccan or Mancus) was a monk from Wales in the 6th century. A monk is a man who dedicates his life to religious service. He was an abbot (a leader of a monastery) at Caer Gybi in Holyhead, Anglesey. He also worked with Saint Cybi of Caernarvon.
Some people believe that Mannacus is the same person as Mancus, who was Mybbard's friend and also a hermit. One account says Mancus is buried in the church of Lanreath, which is two miles from Fowey. However, others from Launceston claimed he was buried in the parish of Lanteglos.
Both Mybbard and Manaccus are remembered on the Thursday before Whitsun. Saint Wyllow is also remembered on this day, as he was killed at the same time as Mybbard.
William of Worcester wrote about these three saints. He said they were like "three brothers" and each carried their head. He even mentioned one was an archbishop. This is a symbolic way to describe their martyrdom.
In Cornwall, the parish of Manaccan in the Diocese of Truro is named after Saint Manaccus. His special day, or feast day, is October 14.
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