St Asaph of Llanelwy Profile. Born: unknown in United Kingdom, Europe. Worked in Wale. Died: 550 AD in Walwe. Feast Day is celebrated on May 1, May 5, May 11.
St Asaph of Llanelwy Biography |
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| Date of Birth | unknown |
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| Country of Birth | United Kingdom in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Bishop |
| Place of Work | Wale |
| Date of Death | 550 AD |
| Place of Death | Wales |
| Feast Day | May 1 |
| Beatification | |
| Canonization | Pre-Congregation |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Asaph of Llanelwy was related to St. Deiniol of Bangor and St. Tysilo. St. Asaph joined a hermit near Tenegal, Wales and was a servant to and spiritual student of Saint Kentigern. Later he became the second bishop of the Welsh diocese now known as Saint Asaph. St. Asaph died in 550 AD of natural causes.
St. Asaph Stained Glass Window
Detail are;
Shrigley and Hunt, 1909.
Thomas Becket chapel, Cathedral of Saint David, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Photographed on 21 July 2011 by Wolfgang Sauber.
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