Dyfan of Merthyr

Saint Dyfan of Merthyr, Protomartyr of Wales (d. c, 180), also known as Deruvianus or Damian , is said to have been one of the missionaries sent to the Britons by Saint Eleutherius at the prayer of the king, St. Lucius. The Anglican church of Merthyr Dyfan Berry in Wales, shows the popular tradition that he ended his days by martyrdom. He is commemorated by the church May 14