St Rhidian

Rhidian was a 6th-century Welsh Pre-congregational Saint who is often associated with St Illtyd.[1]

Llanrhidian church and cottages

Rhydian might be a corruption of 'Tryrulhid’, who was St Illtyd's wife. However, there are also legends about a male Celtic monk,[2][3] by this name, who went on pilgrimage to St Davids.

Rhidian is the patron saint of Llanrhidian in Wales.

References
  1. Churches and Religious Places in Glamorgan.
  2. Yr Eglwys yng Ngogledd Gŵyr.
  3. St. Rhidian & St. Illtyd Church, Llanrhidian.


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