St Joava or Jovinus, Bishop of Léon
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The Churchman of Léon is the anonymous author of the Life of Saint Joava or Jovinus, patron of the Breton diocese of Léon, written in the eleventh or early twelfth century. It is the principal witness to the founder-saint tradition of one of the ancient bishoprics of Lower Brittany.