St. Maelrhys

Feastday: January 1

Welsh saint, probably a Breton by birth. He is revered on the island of Bardsey, Wales.

Maelrhys is honoured as a saint on Bardsey Island in Wales. Maelrhys was likely of Breton origin but little else is known of him beyond popular cult and local records.

Saint Maelrhys is commemorated on 1 January by the Church in Wales, Western Rite Orthodox communities, and the Roman Catholic Church.

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St. Maelrhys

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