Cristiolus

Saint

Cristiolus
Honored inEastern Orthodox Church
Feast3 November

Cristiolus was a Welsh saint who lived in the 6th century.

Biography

According to tradition, he was a son of Hywel, son of Emyr Llydaw and therefore brother to Saint Sulien, Saint Rhystud and Derfel Gadarn, and perhaps also Dwywe (or Dwywau).

He founded churches, including one at Anglesey.

Veneration

St Cristiolus Church in Eglwyswrw

Cristiolus is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church. He is commemorated on 3 November.

There are churches dedicated to Cristiolus at Llangristiolus, Anglesey, together with Eglwyswrw and Penrhydd (Pembrokeshire).

References

  1. 1 2 "Genealogy of the Saints (Continued)". The Cambro-Briton. 3 (24): 84. 1821. JSTOR 30069046.
  2. 1 2 "Latin Saints of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Rome". www.orthodoxengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  3. ↑ "Celtic and Old English Saints - November 2008". celticsaints.org.