Name Madron
Gender Masculine
Usage History (Ecclesiastical)
Other Forms FormsMaddern
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Meaning & History
Saint Madron was a Pre-Congregational Saint, monk and hermit who was was born in Cornwall and a disciple of Saint CIARÁN of Saigir. Both the village of Madron and St Maddern's Church in Cornwall are named for him. He also has a Holy well, noted for its healing powers.