Saint Teilo
Early medieval Welsh bishop and saint / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Saint Teilo (Latin: Teliarus[2] or Teliavus; Breton: Teliau[2] or Telo; French: Télo[2] or Théleau; c. 500 – 9 February c. 560), also known by his Cornish name Eliud,[3] was a British Christian monk, bishop, and founder of monasteries and churches. He was from Penalun (Penally) near Tenby in Pembrokeshire, south Wales.
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Saint Teilo | |
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Born | c. 500 Penally, Pembrokeshire, Wales |
Died | c. 560 Llandeilo Fawr |
Venerated in | Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church[1] |
Feast | 9 February (Wales) 25 November (Brittany) 29 November (Dol) |
Patronage | Cardiff |
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Reputed to be a cousin, friend, and disciple of Saint David, he was bishop of Llandaff and founder of the first church at Llandaff Cathedral, where his tomb is. He also founded Llandeilo Fawr, as well as Penally Abbey at his place of birth.