St. Rhychwyn
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Rhychwyn (sometimes recorded as Rhochwyn) was a sixth-century saint of North Wales and the patron saint of Llanrhychwyn, the village that bears his name. He was a son of Helig ap Glannog, the prince who dwelt at Llys Helig before it was inundated by the sea. Several of his brothers established churches and became saints, including Saint Celynin, who founded the old church at Llangelynnin near Henryd, further down the valley.
He belongs to the age of the Celtic saints whose presence sanctified the landscape of early medieval Wales. The church at Llanrhychwyn, possibly the oldest church building in Wales, preserves his name and witness to this day—a testament to the enduring devotion of the Welsh people to their ancient Christian heritage.
Suggested prayer
O God, who established your servant Rhychwyn among the peoples of North Wales as a light of faith, grant through his intercession that the communities he served may remain steadfast in your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.