Saint Aerdeyrn (c. 6th century) was a semi-legendary pre-congregational saint of Wales. He was a descendant of Vortigern, making him related to the royal house of Powys. He was the brother of Saint Edeyrn and Elldeyrn[1] with whom he is oft associated. His name was derived from the Celtic word for Prince.[2] He built churches in Glamorgan[3] and he is the patron Saint of Llanelldeyrn, Wales.[4]
Saint Aerdeyrn | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 6th century |
| Residence | Wales |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Patronage | Llanelldeyrn, Wales |
References
edit- ^ John Williams, The Ecclesiastical Antiquities of the Cymry; Or the Ancient British Church; Its History, Doctrine, and Rites. (John WILLIAMS (M.A., Rector of Llanymowddwy). 1844) page 112.
- ^ Irish Archaeological and Celtic Society, Irish Archaeological and Celtic Society Publications (Irish Archaeological and Celtic Society, 1848) page 104.
- ^ William Owen Pughe, The Cambrian Biography: Or, Historical Notices of Celebrated Men Among the Ancient Britons (William Owen Pughe, 1803) page 3.
- ^ Rev. Rice Rees, An Essay on the Welsh Saints or the Primitive Christians who were Founders of churches in Wales (Longman, 1836) page 132.
