Saint Veep facts for kids
Saint Veep (also known as Veepe, Veeps, Veepy, Vepa, or Weep) was a special person from the 6th century. This saint is important because a village and a church in Cornwall, England, are named after them. The village is called St Veep.
Who Was Saint Veep?
Saint Veep is known as a Cornish saint. A saint is a person who is considered very holy or special by a religion. Cornish saints are those who lived in or were connected to Cornwall.
A Mystery About Gender
It's a bit of a mystery, but old records about Saint Veep don't always agree. Sometimes, Veep is described as a man, and other times, as a woman. This confusion might mean that over time, people remembered the name "Veep" more as a place name than as a specific saint they actively worshipped. This could be why the local church in St Veep later changed its dedication to other saints.
Family Connections
Some stories say that Saint Veep might have been a daughter of a king named Brychan. King Brychan ruled a place called Brycheiniog in Wales a long, long time ago. In Welsh records, she might have been known by names like Wennap or Weneu.
When Is Saint Veep's Day?
People celebrate Saint Veep's feast day on July 1st each year. A feast day is a special day set aside to remember and honor a saint.
