St. Samson of Dol
Jul 28
Patron Saint of Guernsey
St. Samson is counted among the seven founding saints of Brittany.
He was born in Wales, his father being the son of Amon of Demetia and Anne of Gwent, daughter of Meurig, king of Glamorgan and Gwent.
Early in life his education was entrusted to St. Illtud, the abbot of Llandtwit Fawr.