I can't believe I haven't written about this before but it seems not. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, was born in Wales. (Allegedly but definitely true.)
And to prove it here's a sign:
Banwen is a small village in the Dulais Valley to the north-east of Swansea. Born in the 4th century AD as a teenager he was captured and sold into slavery by Irish marauders. When he finally escaped he returned to Wales and trained as a priest in Llantwit Major, before returning to Ireland as a missionary.
He died in AD 461 on 17th March.
Back in Banwen they have erected a monument to him.
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The only one of the British saints to have been born in Britain, too.
David was born in Wales.
Thank you Liz, of course all men who were and are born in Wales are great men!
Speaking of Wales, I just finished watching a TV series called "Hot Cakes" about these 2 young gay men and their young female staff who run a cute cake shop in Cardiff. It was really interesting. I imagine you've seen it long since. One episode featured quite a bit of Welsh being spoken.
Thanks for the education about St. Patrick.
When we were in Ireland we visited a church in N.I. where allegedly
St. Paddy was buried; I forget where. Didn't know about Banwen though.
Happy St. Paddy's!
St Margaret Clitheroe, born, lived and died in York
There are more, but they can be googled;)
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