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The ruins of #StDwynwensChurch on #YnysLlanddwyn for #SilentSunday.
The name of the tiny tidal island, "#Llanddwyn", means "the church of Saint Dwynwen". As the Welsh patron saint of lovers (and of sick animals, by the way), she's considered the equivalent of St. Valentine. Her church became a major shrine and pilgrimage site during the Middle Ages but fell into disrepair after the Reformation.

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A picturesque scene of ancient stone ruins, likely the remains of a small chapel or church, perched on a grassy hillside overlooking the sea. The ruins feature two prominent arched windows, their weathered stone frames standing against the backdrop of a calm, expansive body of water. In the centre of the ruins, a tall, intricately carved Celtic cross stands as a focal point, adding historical and cultural significance to the scene. The surrounding landscape is a mix of grassy patches, rocky terrain, and low-lying stone walls, extending towards the coastline. The sky above is overcast, casting a soft, muted light over the tranquil setting. The overall atmosphere evokes a sense of timelessness and serenity, blending natural beauty with historical charm.

Haven't seen any greetings today, so a very happy St. Dwynwen's day to all!

Dwynwen (5th century) is the Welsh patron saint of lovers.

https://www.visitwales.com/info/history-heritage-and-traditions/st-dwynwens-day

https://the-past.com/feature/uncovering-a-lost-landscape-the-archaeology-of-llanddwyn-island/

#santesdwynwen #saintdwynwen #saints #valentinesday

Modern depiction of Santes Dwynwen in the orthodox iconography style.

Ynys Llanddwyn (island), where Dwynwen set up a church.

Mostly 12th century outlines of building remains at Llanddwyn island.

Later this week it's Saint Dwynwen's Day here in #Wales and I wrote a little piece for #ArtUK (a wonderful organisation, by the way - their catalogue is just chef's kiss!) about #Dwynwen and seeing affection in everyday objects.

Can you find a little #love around you this week? What items hold unexpected affection in your daily life?

You can read the blog entry here: https://artuk.org/discover/stories/objects-of-affection-for-saint-dwynwens-day

#art #StDwynwen #Welsh
#SaintDwynwen #collections #StDwynwensDay

💖💕💕Diwrnod Santes Dwynwen hapus

Happy Saint Dwynwen’s Day 💕💕💖

Dwynwen is the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 patron Saint of friendship and love ❤️

#SaintDwynwen #Love #Wales

#SaintDwynwen

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