Saint Mellon (Melaine) of Cardiff
Originally from Cardiff, Mellon converted in Rome before being miraculously designated by an angel to become the first bishop of Rouen. He evangelized…
First name and chronology
Melaine
2 saints and blesseds bear the name Melaine, between 301 and 600; the most famous is Saint Melaine, celebrated on November 6th.
Chronology of the name Melaine
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 301-400 Saint Mellon (Melaine) of Cardiff Originally from Cardiff, Mellon converted in Rome before being miraculously designated by an angel to become the first b…
- 442-600 Saint Melaine of Rennes Bishop of Rennes in the 6th century and advisor to King Clovis, Melaine was a great thaumaturge and a peacemaker in Brit…