The Diocese of St Davids is a diocese of the
Church in Wales
The Church in Wales () is an Anglican church in Wales, composed of six dioceses.
The Archbishop of Wales does not have a fixed archiepiscopal see, but serves concurrently as one of the six diocesan bishops. The position is currently held b ...
, a church of the
Anglican Communion
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. The diocese covers the historic extent of
Ceredigion
Ceredigion (), historically Cardiganshire (, ), is a Principal areas of Wales, county in the West Wales, west of Wales. It borders Gwynedd across the River Dyfi, Dyfi estuary to the north, Powys to the east, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire t ...
,
Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire (; or informally ') is a Principal areas of Wales, county in the South West Wales, south-west of Wales. The three largest towns are Llanelli, Carmarthen and Ammanford. Carmarthen is the county town and administrative centre. ...
and
Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire ( ; ) is a Principal areas of Wales, county in the South West Wales, south-west of Wales. It is bordered by Carmarthenshire to the east, Ceredigion to the northeast, and otherwise by the sea. Haverfordwest is the largest town and ...
, together with a small part of western
Glamorgan
Glamorgan (), or sometimes Glamorganshire ( or ), was Historic counties of Wales, one of the thirteen counties of Wales that existed from 1536 until their abolishment in 1974. It is located in the South Wales, south of Wales. Originally an ea ...
. The
episcopal see
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Phrases concerning actions occurring within or outside an episcopal see are indicative of the geographical significance of the term, making it synonymous with ''diocese'' ...
is the
Cathedral Church of St David in the
City of St Davids,
Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire ( ; ) is a Principal areas of Wales, county in the South West Wales, south-west of Wales. It is bordered by Carmarthenshire to the east, Ceredigion to the northeast, and otherwise by the sea. Haverfordwest is the largest town and ...
. The present cathedral, which was begun in 1181, stands on the site of a monastery founded in the 6th century by
Saint David
David (; ; ) was a Welsh Christian prelate who served as Bishop of Mynyw during the 6th century. He is the patron saint of Wales.
David was a native of Wales, and tradition has preserved a relatively large amount of detail about his life. ...
.
The diocese is divided into the three archdeaconries of
St Davids,
Carmarthen
Carmarthen (, ; , 'Merlin's fort' or possibly 'Sea-town fort') is the county town of Carmarthenshire and a community (Wales), community in Wales, lying on the River Towy north of its estuary in Carmarthen Bay. At the 2021 United Kingdom cen ...
and
Cardigan (additionally, Mones Farah serves as Archdeacon Missioner). The bishop's residence is Llys Esgob in
Abergwili
Abergwili () is a village and community (Wales), community in Carmarthenshire, Wales, near the confluence of the rivers River Towy, Towy and River Gwili, Gwili, close to the town of Carmarthen. It is also an Abergwili (electoral ward), electoral ...
, Carmarthenshire.
History
The history of the diocese of St Davids is traditionally traced to
that saint (Dewi) in the latter half of the 6th century. Records of the history of the diocese before
Norman times are very fragmentary, however, consisting of a few chance references in old chronicles, such as ''
Annales Cambriae
The (Latin for ''Annals of Wales'') is the title given to a complex of Latin chronicles compiled or derived from diverse sources at St David's in Dyfed, Wales. The earliest is a 12th-century presumed copy of a mid-10th-century original; later ...
'' and ''
Brut y Tywysogion'' (
Rolls Series).
Originally corresponding with the boundaries of
Dyfed
Dyfed () is a preserved county in southwestern Wales, covering the modern counties Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. It is mostly rural area with a coastline on the Irish Sea and the Bristol Channel. Between 1974 and 1996, Dyfed w ...
(Demetia), St Davids eventually comprised all the country south of the
River Dyfi
The River Dyfi (; ), also known as the River Dovey ( ), is an approximately long river in Wales.
Its large estuary forms the boundary between the counties of Gwynedd and Ceredigion, and its lower reaches have historically been considered the b ...
and west of the
English border, with the exception of the greater part of
Glamorgan
Glamorgan (), or sometimes Glamorganshire ( or ), was Historic counties of Wales, one of the thirteen counties of Wales that existed from 1536 until their abolishment in 1974. It is located in the South Wales, south of Wales. Originally an ea ...
shire, in all some . Until 1852 the diocese also included some parishes in
Herefordshire
Herefordshire ( ) is a Ceremonial counties of England, ceremonial county in the West Midlands (region), West Midlands of England, bordered by Shropshire to the north, Worcestershire to the east, Gloucestershire to the south-east, and the Welsh ...
.
The diocese assumed its current extent in 1923, when the
Diocese of Swansea and Brecon
The Diocese of Swansea and Brecon is a Diocese of the Church in Wales, established in 1923 with Brecon Priory as the cathedral. The area of the diocese had formerly been the Archdeaconry of Brecon within the Diocese of St Davids. The dioce ...
was created from the eastern part of the diocese.
The office of
Bishop of St Davids has existed since the founding of the cathedral. The See was led in 2016-2023 by
Joanna Penberthy, who was the first
woman ordained a bishop in the Church in Wales. On 17 October 2023,
Dorrien Davies, Archdeacon of Carmarthen, was
elected to become the next Bishop; the
confirmation
In Christian denominations that practice infant baptism, confirmation is seen as the sealing of the covenant (religion), covenant created in baptism. Those being confirmed are known as confirmands. The ceremony typically involves laying on o ...
of his election (by which he legally became Bishop) was on 29 November and his episcopal consecration took place on 27 January 2024 at
Bangor Cathedral
Bangor Cathedral () is the cathedral church of Bangor, Gwynedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales. It is dedicated to its founder, Deiniol, Saint Deiniol.
The site of the present building of Bangor Cathedral has been in use as a place of Christian worship ...
.
In 2019 the diocese began to reorganise its churches into 23 Ministry Areas, plus the Cathedral. This process was completed in 2021 and the ministry areas are now coterminous with the deaneries.
Archdeaconries and deaneries
On 12 August 2018, Mones Farah was collated as an extra archdeacon without a territorial archdeaconry: the Archdeacon for New Church Communities; on 1 March 2024, he was re-licensed with the new title "Archdeacon Missioner".
Mones Anton Farah (born 1964) is a
Palestinian
Palestinians () are an Arab ethnonational group native to the Levantine region of Palestine.
*: "Palestine was part of the first wave of conquest following Muhammad's death in 632 CE; Jerusalem fell to the Caliph Umar in 638. The indigenous p ...
-born
Anglican
Anglicanism, also known as Episcopalianism in some countries, is a Western Christianity, Western Christian tradition which developed from the practices, liturgy, and identity of the Church of England following the English Reformation, in the ...
priest. He trained for the ministry at
Trinity College, Bristol
Trinity College, Bristol is an Evangelicalism, evangelical Anglican theological college located in Stoke Bishop, Bristol, England. It offers a range of full-time and part-time taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses which are validated by ...
before receiving ordination in the
Church in Wales
The Church in Wales () is an Anglican church in Wales, composed of six dioceses.
The Archbishop of Wales does not have a fixed archiepiscopal see, but serves concurrently as one of the six diocesan bishops. The position is currently held b ...
: he was deaconed on 26 June 1988 and priested on 25 June 1989. Farah served his title as
assistant curate at
Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth (; ) is a University town, university and seaside town and a community (Wales), community in Ceredigion, Wales. It is the largest town in Ceredigion and from Aberaeron, the county's other administrative centre. In 2021, the popula ...
before becoming
Chaplain
A chaplain is, traditionally, a cleric (such as a minister, priest, pastor, rabbi, purohit, or imam), or a lay representative of a religious tradition, attached to a secular institution (such as a hospital, prison, military unit, intellige ...
to the
University of Wales, Lampeter
University of Wales, Lampeter () was a university in Lampeter, Wales. Founded in 1822, and incorporated by royal charter in 1828, it was the oldest Academic degree, degree awarding institution in Wales, with limited degree awarding powers sinc ...
in 1991. He moved to England in 1998 to become a
Team Vicar in
Great Baddow, returning to Aberystwyth in 2014 as
priest-in-charge
A priest in charge or priest-in-charge (previously also curate-in-charge) in the Church of England is a priest in charge of a parish who is not its incumbent; they will normally work on a short-term contract and have less freedom to act within the ...
. Alongside his current role as archdeacon, he is also a Canon of
St Davids Cathedral.
List of churches
Archdeaconry of Cardigan
Aberystwyth Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of
Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth (; ) is a University town, university and seaside town and a community (Wales), community in Ceredigion, Wales. It is the largest town in Ceredigion and from Aberaeron, the county's other administrative centre. In 2021, the popula ...
Holy Trinity, Aberystwyth St Anne, Aberystwyth St Mary, Aberystwyth St Michael and Llanychaearn. It is named after Aberystwyth. It has an estimated population of 12,795. As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge and one Assistant Curate.
Bro Aeron Mydr Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Capel Cynon,
Cilcennin,
Ciliau Aeron
is a community and small village 4 miles from Aberaeron in Ceredigion, Wales on the left bank of the River Aeron. The community includes the village of Cilcennin.
The word ''Ciliau'' comes from the Welsh for ''corners''. ''Aeron Corners'' in ...
,
Cribyn,
Dihewyd, Gwenlli,
Llanarth St David, Llanarth St Teilo,
Llanerch Aeron,
Llanfihangel Ystrad
is a community and constituent parish in Ceredigion, Wales. It is named after the principal place of worship, St Michael's Church at Ystrad Aeron.
The total population of the community taken at the United Kingdom Census 2011 was 1,430.
Vill ...
,
Mydroilyn,
Talgarreg and Trefilan. It is named after the
River Aeron and its tributary the Afon Mydr. It has an estimated population of 5,321. As of September 2024 it was served by one Priest in Charge.
1original dedication to St Cannen
2original dedication to St Mary
Bro Padarn Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of
Borth
Borth () is a village, seaside resort and community in Ceredigion, Mid Wales; it is located 7 miles (11 km) north of Aberystwyth, on the Ceredigion Coast Path. The community includes the settlement of Ynyslas and the population was 1,399 ...
,
Capel Bangor,
Comins Coch,
Eglwysfach, Eglwys Newydd,
Elerch,
Llanafan-Y-Trawscoed,
Llanbadarn Fawr,
Llandre
Llandre (), or Llanfihangel Genau'r Glyn, is a village in Ceredigion, Wales. It lies 5 miles north of Aberystwyth in the north-west of the county, on the road from Rhydypennau, Ceredigion, Rhydypennau to Borth. To the north of the community lies ...
,
Llanfihangel-Y-Creuddyn,
Llangynfelyn
Llangynfelyn is a Community (Wales), community in Ceredigion, Wales, midway between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth. It stretches from the Afon Leri, Leri estuary in the west to Moel y Llyn in the east, and from Lodge Park in the north to Tal-y-bon ...
, Llantrisant,
Penrhyncoch,
Pontarfynach,
Ponterwyd,
Ysbyty Cynfyn and
Ysbyty Ystwyth. It is named after
St Padarn, to whom the church of Llanbadarn Fawr is dedicated. It has an estimated population of 15,503. As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge, one Associate Priest/Focal Minister and one Active Retired Non-Stipendiary Minister.
Bro Teifi Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of
Aber-Porth, Blaenporth,
Bridell
Bridell () is a small settlement and parish in north Pembrokeshire, Wales. The parish includes the village of Pen-y-bryn. Together with the parishes of Cilgerran and Llantood, it is in the community of Cilgerran.
Bridell Parish
The Church in ...
,
Capel Colman,
Cardigan,
Castellan
A castellan, or constable, was the governor of a castle in medieval Europe. Its surrounding territory was referred to as the castellany. The word stems from . A castellan was almost always male, but could occasionally be female, as when, in 1 ...
,
Cilgerran,
Eglwyswrw
Eglwyswrw () is a village, Community (Wales), community and parish in the former Cantref of Cemais (Dyfed cantref), Cemais, Pembrokeshire, Wales. The village lies between Newport, Pembrokeshire, Newport and Cardigan, Ceredigion, Cardigan at the ...
,
Llandygwydd
Llandygwydd is a small Human settlement, settlement in Ceredigion, west Wales, between Newcastle Emlyn and the town of Cardigan, Ceredigion, Cardigan.
Amenities and history
A small stream runs through the village. There also is a parish chur ...
,
Llanfair Nant-Gwyn,
Llanfihangel Penbedw,
Llangoedmor,
Llechryd
Llechryd () is a Rural area, rural village on the A484 road approximately from Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales. Situated on the north Bank (geography), bank of the Tide, tidal River Teifi, Llechryd is the first point upstream of Cardigan where cross ...
,
Maenordeifi,
Monington,
Mwnt,
Nevern,
Penrhydd,
St Dogmael's and
Y Ferwig. It is named after the
River Teifi
The River Teifi ( ; , ), formerly anglicised as Tivy, forms the boundary for most of its length between the Welsh counties of Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, and for the final of its total length of , the boundary between Ceredigion and Pembr ...
. It has an estimated population of 16,468. As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and two Associate Priests.
1original dedication to St Llawddog
2church demolished 2000, services continue in a converted schoolroom. 3original dedication to St Dogmael, then St Mary
4original dedication to St Andrew
Bro Wyre Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Llanddeiniol,
Llanfihangel Lledrod,
Llangwyryfon,
Llanilar,
Llanrhystud
Llanrhystud () is a seaside village, community (Wales), community and Wards and electoral divisions of the United Kingdom, electoral division on the A487 road in the county of Ceredigion, in Wales, 9 miles (14 km) south of Aberystwyth, and 7 ...
,
Llansantffraed
Llansantffraed (Llansantffraed-juxta-Usk) is a parish in the community of Talybont-on-Usk in Powys, Wales, near Brecon. The benefice of Llansantffraed with Llanrhystud and Llanddeiniol falls within the Diocese of St Davids in the Church in Wal ...
, Llanwnnws, Nebo and Rhostie. It is named after the
Afon Wyre. It has an estimated population of 5,125. As of September 2024 it was served by one Priest in Charge.
Dyffryn Teifi Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of
Bangor Teifi,
Capel Dewi, Capel Mair,
Cenarth
Cenarth () is a village, parish and community in Carmarthenshire, on the border between Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, and close to the border with Pembrokeshire, Wales. It stands on the banks of the River Teifi, east of Cardigan and west o ...
, Felindre,
Llandyfriog,
Llandysul
Llandysul, also spelt Llandyssul, is a town and Community (Wales), community in the county of Ceredigion, Wales. As a community it consists of the townships of Capel Dewi, Llandysul, Capel Dewi, Horeb, Pontsian, Pren-gwyn, Tregroes, Rhydowen and ...
,
Llanfihangel-ar-Arth,
Llangeler, Llangynllo,
Newcastle Emlyn
Newcastle Emlyn () is a town and Community (Wales), community on the River Teifi, in West Wales. The community is wholly in Carmarthenshire, but the built up area also includes Adpar north of the Teifi, which is in Ceredigion. Adpar was formerl ...
,
Pen-Boyr,
Pencader,
Pontsian, Rhos,
Tregroes
is a hamlet in the community of Llandysul, Ceredigion, Wales, which is 64.1 miles (103.2 km) from Cardiff and 183.6 miles (295.5 km) from London. Tregroes is represented in the Senedd by Elin Jones (Plaid Cymru) and is part of the Ce ...
and
Troedyraur. It is named after the valley of the
River Teifi
The River Teifi ( ; , ), formerly anglicised as Tivy, forms the boundary for most of its length between the Welsh counties of Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, and for the final of its total length of , the boundary between Ceredigion and Pembr ...
. It has an estimated population of 13,728. As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge.
Glyn Aeron Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of
Aberaeron, Cross Inn,
Henfynyw, Llanbadarn Trefeglwys, Llanddewi Aberarth,
Llandysiliogogo,
Llangrannog
Llangrannog (; sometimes spelt as Llangranog) is a village and Community (Wales), community in Ceredigion, Wales, southwest of New Quay. It lies in the narrow valley of the River Hawen, which falls as a waterfall near the middle of the villag ...
, Llanina,
Newquay
Newquay ( ; ) is a town on the north coast in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is a civil parishes in England, civil parish, seaside resort, regional centre for aerospace industries with an airport and a spaceport, and a fishing port on t ...
and
Penbryn. It is named after the valley of the
River Aeron. It has an estimated population of 7,734. As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge, one Associate Priest and one Curate.
Lampeter Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of
Betws Bledrws, Betws Leucu, Blaenpennal, Cellan,
Cwmann, Gartheli,
Lampeter
Lampeter (; (formal); ''Llambed'' (colloquial)) is a town, community and electoral ward in Ceredigion, Wales, at the confluence of the Afon Dulas with the River Teifi. It is the third largest urban area in Ceredigion, after Aberystwyth and C ...
, Llanbadarn Odwyn,
Llanddewi Brefi
Llanddewi Brefi () is a village, parish and Community (Wales), community of approximately 500 people in Ceredigion, Wales. The village is notable for the famous Synod of Brefi held here in the sixth century. A number of miraculous events are sa ...
,
Llanfair Clydogau,
Llangeitho
Llangeitho is a village and community (Wales), community on the upper River Aeron in Ceredigion, Wales, about four miles (6 km) west of Tregaron and north of Lampeter. Its population of 874 in 2001 fell to 819 at the 2011 census.
Nonconformism ...
,
Llangybi,
Llanllwni,
Llanwenog,
Llanwnnen,
Llanybydder
Llanybydder (, formerly spelt ''Llanybyther'', is a market town and Community (Wales), community straddling the River Teifi in Carmarthenshire, West Wales. At the United Kingdom Census 2011, 2011 Census, the population of the community was 1638 ...
,
Llanycrwys,
Maestir,
Pencarreg
Pencarreg () is a village and Community (Wales), community located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, to the south-west of Lampeter.
Settlement is primarily grouped around the A485 road from Lampeter to Carmarthen, the primary settlement being Cwmann. ...
,
Pontrhydfendigaid,
Silian,
Strata Florida,
Tregaron and
Ystrad Meurig. It is named after Lampeter, the principal town. It has an estimated population of 13,668. As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge and two Associate Priests.
1original dedication to St Llonio
2original dedication to St Michael
3original dedication to St Gwynin or Gwnnen
4original dedication to St Callwen
Archdeaconry of Carmarthen
Bro Aman Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of
Ammanford
Ammanford ( ) is a town and community (Wales), community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. At the 2021 United Kingdom census, 2021 census the community had a population of 5,445, and the wider built up area had a population of 8,285.
Ammanford is se ...
All Saints, Ammanford St Michael,
Betws,
Brynaman,
Cwmaman, Cwm-Coch,
Cwmllynfell,
Llandybie, Llandyfan, Pont Aman and Tai'rgwaith. It is named after the
River Amman
The River Amman () is a river of south Wales, which joins the River Loughor at Pantyffynnon. The source of the Amman is on the Black Mountain.
The river name is said to derived from the Welsh word ' "pig, piglet", reflecting the way in whic ...
. It has an estimated population of 28,888. As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and one Assistant Curate.
Bro Caerfyrddin Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of
Abergwili
Abergwili () is a village and community (Wales), community in Carmarthenshire, Wales, near the confluence of the rivers River Towy, Towy and River Gwili, Gwili, close to the town of Carmarthen. It is also an Abergwili (electoral ward), electoral ...
,
Bronwydd, Capel y Groes,
Carmarthen
Carmarthen (, ; , 'Merlin's fort' or possibly 'Sea-town fort') is the county town of Carmarthenshire and a community (Wales), community in Wales, lying on the River Towy north of its estuary in Carmarthen Bay. At the 2021 United Kingdom cen ...
Christ Church, Carmarthen St John, Carmarthen St Peter,
Cwmduad,
Cynwyl Elfed,
Llangynnwr,
Llanllawddog,
Llanpumsaint
Llanpumsaint (; Welsh "Llan" church + "pum" five + "saint" saint(s)) is a village and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. In the 2001 UK Census, Llanpumsaint community had a population of 595. It is not to be confused with Pumsaint, a small v ...
and
Llannewydd. It is named after
Carmarthen
Carmarthen (, ; , 'Merlin's fort' or possibly 'Sea-town fort') is the county town of Carmarthenshire and a community (Wales), community in Wales, lying on the River Towy north of its estuary in Carmarthen Bay. At the 2021 United Kingdom cen ...
. It has an estimated population of 22,021. As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and one Assistant Curate.
1dedication to SS Celynin, Ceitho, Gwyn, Gwyno, and Gwynoro
Bro Cydweli Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of
Cwmffrwd,
Cydweli
Kidwelly () is a town and community in Carmarthenshire, southwest Wales, approximately northwest of the most populous town in the county, Llanelli. At the 2021 census the community had a population of 3,689.
It lies on the River Gwendraeth ab ...
St Mary, Cydweli St Teilo,
Ferryside
Ferryside () is a village in the Community (Wales), community of St Ishmael (Carmarthenshire), St Ishmael, Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is south of Carmarthen near the mouth of the River Tywi. Originally a ferry crossing, then becoming a fishing ...
,
Llanarthne,
Llanddarog
Llanddarog () is a community located in Carmarthenshire, Wales.The community population at the 2011 census was 1,198., and includes the villages of Cwmisfael, Mynyddcerrig and Porthyrhyd.
The community is bordered by the communities of: L ...
,
Llandyfaelog
Llandyfaelog () is a community located in Carmarthenshire, Wales.
According to the 2001 census the community has a population of 1,272, of which 71.88 percent are Welsh speaking. The population at the 2011 Census had increased to 1,304.
The ...
,
Llangyndeyrn
Llangyndeyrn () is a village, community and electoral ward in the River Gwendraeth valley, Carmarthenshire, in Dyfed region of West Wales, United Kingdom. The village name is often spelt as Llangendeirne. In 2011 the community had a populati ...
,
Llansaint and
St Ishmael's. It is named after
Kidwelly
Kidwelly () is a town and community (Wales), community in Carmarthenshire, southwest Wales, approximately northwest of the most populous town in the county, Llanelli. At the 2021 United Kingdom census, 2021 census the community had a population ...
, the principal town. It has an estimated population of 9,213. As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge.
Bro Dinefwr Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of
Brechfa,
Carmel, Cwrt-Henri, Felin-Gwm,
Llandeilo Fawr,
Llanegwad
Llanegwad () is a village and community located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The population taken at the 2011 census was 1,473.
Llanegwad is built up mainly of small farms and detached homes. The community is bordered by the communities of: Lla ...
,
Llanfihangel Aberbythych
Llanfihangel Aberbythych () is a Community (Wales), community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The population recorded at the United Kingdom Census 2011, 2011 census was 1,344. It is bordered by Llangathen, Llandeilo, Dyffryn Cennen, Llandybie, Gorsl ...
,
Llanfihangel Rhos-Y-Corn,
Llanfihangel-Uwch-Gwili,
Llanfynydd,
Llangathen, Maesteilo,
Pontargothi and
Taliaris. (Llandeilo, Maesteilo and Taliaris were originally part of a separate grouping and joined the Ministry Area later.) It is named after
Dinefwr Castle. It has an estimated population of 7,152. As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and two Assistant Curates.
1originally a private church and transferred to the Church in Wales in the 1930s
Bro Dyfri Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of
Abergorlech, Capel Dewi Sant,
Cilycwm
Cilycwm (, ) is a village, parish and community (Wales), community located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The community population taken at the United Kingdom Census 2011, 2011 census was 487.
Cilycwm lies on the west bank of Afon Gwenlais, a tribu ...
,
Cynwyl Gaeo
Cynwyl Gaeo is a parish and community located in rural Carmarthenshire, Wales, near the boundary with Ceredigion, in the upper Cothi valley about halfway between Lampeter and Llandovery. The population of the community at the United Kingdom Ce ...
,
Gwynfe,
Llanddeusant,
Llandingat, Llanfair (?),
Llanfair-Ar-Y-Bryn
Llanfair-y-bryn is a Community (Wales), community and Church in Wales parish in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Covering an area of some 95 km², it lies along and to the northwest and southeast of the A483 road, A483 Swansea to Chester road immedi ...
,
Llangadog,
Llansadwrn,
Llansawel,
Llanwrda,
Manordeilo,
Myddfai
Myddfai () is a small village and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is situated south of Llandovery in the Brecon Beacons, and has a population of 415, decreasing to 398 at the 2011 census.
The village is a popular tourist destination on ...
,
Rhandirmwyn
Rhandirmwyn (or Rhandir-mwyn) is a small village in the north east of Carmarthenshire, Wales. Located in the upper Towy valley, 3 km north of Cilycwm village, it extends on both sides of the river. It lies in the parish of Llanfair-ar-y-bry ...
,
Talley
Talley (, historically ) is a village and Community (Wales), community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The population taken at the United Kingdom Census 2011, 2011 census was 494.
The community is bordered by the communities of: Llansawel; Cynwyl ...
and Ystrad-Ffin. It is named after
Llandovery
Llandovery (; ) is a market town and community (Wales), community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It lies on the River Tywi and at the junction of the A40 road, A40 and A483 road, A483 roads, about north-east of Carmarthen, north of Swansea and w ...
, the principal town. It has an estimated population of 8,518. As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge and two Associate Priests.
1original dedication to SS Potolius & Notolius
Bro Glannau Tywyn Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of
Burry Port
Burry Port () is a port town and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales, on the River Loughor, Loughor estuary (Moryd Llwchwr), to the west of Llanelli and south-east of Kidwelly. Its population was recorded at 5,680 in the 2001 census and 6,156 ...
, Llandyry,
Pen-Bre and
Pwll.
These parishes were originally part of Bro Gwendraeth but split off in. It is named after. It has an estimated population of. As of September 2024 it was served by two Priests in Charge.
Bro Gwendraeth Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of Capel Ifan,
Cross Hands,
Gors-Las,
Llanedi,
Llannon
Llannon is a village, community and electoral ward in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is located on the A476 road south east of the county town, Carmarthen, between Tumble and Swiss Valley.
The community of Llannon contains Llannon village, Tu ...
,
Pont-Iets,
Pontyberem
Pontyberem () is a village and community situated in the Gwendraeth Valley halfway between Carmarthen and Llanelli in Carmarthenshire, Wales. As of the 2001 Census, the population was recorded as 2,829, reducing to 2,768 at the 2011 Census.
Th ...
,
Saron,
Tumble and
Tycroes.
It is named after the
River Gwendraeth
The River Gwendraeth () is a river in Carmarthenshire in West Wales.
It has two almost equal branches that have their confluence in their joint estuary at Carmarthen Bay. The Gwendraeth Fawr ('large Gwendraeth' in English) is surprisingly the ...
. It has an estimated population, together with Bro Glannau Tywyn (which split off later) of 43,785. As of September 2024 it was served by one Priest in Charge and two Associate Priests.
1original dedication to St Sulien
Bro Lliedi Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of
Dafen,
Felin-Foel,
Hendy,
Llanelli
; ) is a market town and community (Wales), community in Carmarthenshire and the Preserved counties of Wales, preserved county of Dyfed, Wales. It is on the estuary of the River Loughor and is the largest town in the Principal areas of Wales, ...
St Elli, Llanelli St Peter,
Llangennech
Llangennech (; ) is a village and community (Wales), community in the area of Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales, which covers an area of .
It is governed by Llangennech Community Council and Carmarthenshire County Council. Llangennech is also t ...
and
Llwynhendy
Llwynhendy (sometimes spelled Llwyn-Hendy), is a village and ward near the town of Llanelli in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The ward, which includes the village, as well as Cefncaeau, parts of Cwmcarnhywel and parts of Bryn and Penceilogi, had a popu ...
. It is named after the
River Lliedi. It has an estimated population of 47,843. As of September 2024 it was served by one Priest in Charge and one Associate Priest.
Bro Sancler Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of
Abernant,
Laugharne
Laugharne () is a town on the south coast of Carmarthenshire, Wales, lying on the estuary of the River Tâf.
The Ancient borough#Charters, ancient borough of Laugharne Township () with its #Laugharne Corporation, Corporation and Charter is a ...
,
Llanboidy,
Llanddowror, Llanfihangel Abercywyn,
Llangynin
is a village and community located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The population of the community taken at the 2011 census was 284.
St Cynin's church is a grade II* listed building which stands some 2 km south of the centre of the village.
...
,
Llangynog
Llangynog (; ) is a village and community at the confluence of the Afon Eirth and the Afon Tanat at the foot of the Berwyn range in north Powys (previously Montgomeryshire), Wales.
It lies at the foot of the Milltir Cerrig mountain pass ...
,
Llan-Llwch,
Llansteffan,
Meidrim, Merthyr,
St Clears
St Clears ( ; ) is a town on the River Taf and a community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. At the 2011 census, the population was 2,995. The community includes the small settlements of Bancyfelin and Pwlltrap. It is bordered by the Carmarthenshire t ...
and
Tre-Lech A'r Betws. It is named after
St Clears
St Clears ( ; ) is a town on the River Taf and a community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. At the 2011 census, the population was 2,995. The community includes the small settlements of Bancyfelin and Pwlltrap. It is bordered by the Carmarthenshire t ...
. It has an estimated population of 9,101. As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge, one Associate Priest and one Assistant Curate.
1original dedication to St Michael
Archdeaconry of St Davids
Daugleddau Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of
Ambleston,
Bletherston
Bletherston () is a small settlement and parish in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is in the middle of eastern Pembrokeshire, north of Narberth and northeast of Haverfordwest. The parish includes the village of Penffordd. Together with the parishes ...
,
Camrose,
Haverfordwest
Haverfordwest ( , ; ) is the county town of Pembrokeshire, Wales, and the most populous urban area in Pembrokeshire with a population of 14,596 in 2011. It is also a Community (Wales), community consisting of 12,042 people, making it the secon ...
St Martin, Haverfordwest St Mary,
Llawhaden
Llawhaden () is a village, parish and community (Wales), community in mid-Pembrokeshire, West Wales, historically in the Hundred (country subdivision), Hundred of Dungleddy (hundred), Dungleddy (). The community (Wales), community of Llawhaden i ...
,
Prendergast,
Rudbaxton,
Spittal, St Dogwells,
Trefgarn,
Uzmaston,
Walton East and
Wiston. It is named after the
River Cleddau
The River Cleddau () consists of the Eastern and Western Cleddau rivers in Pembrokeshire, west Wales. They unite to form the Daugleddau estuary and the harbour of Milford Haven Waterway.
The name of the combined estuary – the Daugleddau � ...
. It has an estimated population of 21,119. As of September 2024 it was served by four Priests in Charge, one Pioneer Priest and one Active Retired Non-Stipendiary Minister.
East Landsker Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of
Clunderwen,
Clydau
Clydau (sometimes Clydaï or Clydey) is a community (Wales), community and parish in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Name
The meaning of the Welsh placename is uncertain, although the church is now dedicated to St. Clydaï, an alleged daughter of Brychan. ...
, Cyffig,
Eglwys Gymyn,
Lampeter Velfrey,
Llanboidy,
Llanddewi Velfrey
Llanddewi Velfrey (also spelled ''Llandewi Velfrey'' or ''Llan-ddewi-vel-vre''; ) is a village, parish and Community (Wales), community of Pembrokeshire in West Wales. Historically it was in the Narberth Hundred. The village is in Lampeter Vale, ...
,
Llandysilio,
Llanfyrnach
Llanfyrnach () is a village and parish in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The village is in the electoral ward and community (Wales), community of Crymych. The village of Crymych and the hamlets of Hermon, Pembrokeshire, Hermon, Glandwr, Pembrokeshire, G ...
, Llanglydwen,
Llanmiloe,
Llanwinio,
Mynachlogddu,
Narberth St Catherine and
Whitland
Whitland (, , or , , from the medieval ) is a town and Community (Wales), community in Carmarthenshire, Wales.
Geography
The Whitland Community (Wales), community is bordered by the communities of: Henllanfallteg; Llanboidy; and Eglwyscummin, a ...
. It is named after the
Landsker Line. It has an estimated population of 11,217. As of September 2024 it was served by five Priests in Charge.
Greater Dewisland Ministry Area
This was formed in 2017 by the union of the parishes of
Brawdy
Brawdy () is a village, parish and Community (Wales), community in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Etymology
The Welsh language Welsh placename, name appears to be an archaic form of "Bridget" and the parish may originally have been Llanfreudeth. The Eng ...
, Grandston,
Hayscastle, Jordanston, Llanhywel,
Llanrhian
Llanrhian is a small village, Community (Wales), community and parish in Pembrokeshire in west Wales, near the coast, south of Porthgain village. The community of Llanrhian includes the settlements of Llanhowell (), Croesgoch, Portheiddy, Porthga ...
,
Mathry,
Nolton,
Roch,
Solva,
St Elvis, St Lawrence, St Nicholas and
Whitchurch. It is named after the historical area of
Dewisland. It has an estimated population of 5,747. As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge and three Associate Priests.
Narberth and Tenby Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of
Amroth
Amroth is a village, parish and community northeast of Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Located on Carmarthen Bay, Amroth is noted for its long sandy beach which stretches the length of the village. It regularly earns a Blue Flag award. and is t ...
,
Begelly,
Gumfreston,
Jeffreyston,
Lawrenny, Loveston, Ludchurch,
Manorbier
Manorbier (; ) is a village, Community (Wales), community and parish on the south coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales. The name means the 'Manorialism, Manor of Saint Pyr, Pŷr'. The community includes Jameston, Lydstep and Manorbier Newton.
An Wa ...
,
Minwear,
Narberth St Andrew,
New Hedges,
Penally,
Reynoldston,
Robeston Wathen,
St Florence,
St Issell's,
Templeton,
Tenby
Tenby () is a seaside town and community (Wales), community in the county of Pembrokeshire, Wales. It lies within Carmarthen Bay.
Notable features include of sandy beaches and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, the 13th-century Tenby Town Walls, me ...
St Julian, Tenby St Mary and
East Williamston. It is named after Narberth and Tenby, the two major towns. It has an estimated population of 21,599. As of September 2024 it was served by three Priests in Charge, one Assistant Curate and one Active Retired Non-Stipendiary Minister.
1original dedication to St Nicholas
Roose Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of
Burton,
Dale,
Freystrop,
Hakin
Hakin is a coastal village in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It belongs to the parish of Hubberston in the historical hundred of Roose. It is located directly to the west of the larger town of Milford Haven, and is a district of the community of Milfor ...
,
Haroldston West,
Herbrandston,
Hubberston Holy Spirit, Hubberston St David,
Johnston,
Llangwm,
Llanstadwel,
Marloes,
Milford Haven
Milford Haven ( ) is a town and community (Wales), community in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is on the north side of the Milford Haven Waterway, an estuary forming a natural harbour that has been used as a port since the Middle Ages.
The town was ...
St Katherine, Milford Haven St Peter,
Neyland
Neyland is a town and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales, lying on the River Cleddau and the upstream end of the Milford Haven estuary. The Cleddau Bridge carrying the A477 links Pembroke Dock with Neyland. In 2011 it had a population of 3,46 ...
, Robeston West,
Rosemarket,
St Brides
St Brides () is a parish and small coastal village in Pembrokeshire, Wales, at the south of St Brides Bay, about north of the larger village of Marloes, with which it forms the Marloes and St Brides community.
The village is in the Pembrok ...
,
St Ishmael's,
Steynton, Talbenny, Walton West and Walwyn Castle. It is named after the historical area of
Roose. It has an estimated population of 29,405. As of September 2024 it was served by five Priests in Charge and two Associate Priests.
South West Pembrokeshire Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of
Angle
In Euclidean geometry, an angle can refer to a number of concepts relating to the intersection of two straight Line (geometry), lines at a Point (geometry), point. Formally, an angle is a figure lying in a Euclidean plane, plane formed by two R ...
,
Bosherston,
Carew,
Cosheston
Cosheston is a village, parish, and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is situated on an inlet of the Daugleddau estuary, north-east of Pembroke. The parish includes the settlement of Bateman's Hill. The northern part of the community is in ...
,
Hundleton,
Lamphey
Lamphey ( ) is both a village, a parish and a Community (Wales), community near the south coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales, approximately east of the town of Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Pembroke, and north of the seaside village of Freshwater East. ...
,
Monkton Monkton may refer to:
Places
;United Kingdom
*Monkton, Devon, England
*Monkton, Kent, England
*Monkton, Pembroke, Wales
*Monkton, South Ayrshire, Scotland
*Monkton, Tyne and Wear, England
*Monkton, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
;Canada
*Monkton, Ontari ...
, Nash,
Pembroke,
Pembroke Dock
Pembroke Dock () is a town and a community in Pembrokeshire, South West Wales, northwest of Pembroke on the banks of the River Cleddau.
Originally Paterchurch, a small fishing village, Pembroke Dock town expanded rapidly following the constr ...
St John, Pembroke Dock St Patrick, Pembroke Dock St Teilo, Redberth, St Twynnells and Stackpole Elidor. It has an estimated population of 22,718. As of September 2024 it was served by four Priests in Charge and one Associate Priest.
1original dedication to St Tyfei
2original dedication to St Nicholas
3original dedication to St James
4original dedication to St John the Baptist
The Cathedral Ministry Area
This was formed from the parish of
St Davids
St Davids or St David's (, , "David's house”) is a cathedral city in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It lies on the River Alun and is part of the community of St Davids and the Cathedral Close. It is the resting place of Saint David, Wales's ...
. It has an estimated population of 1,772. As of September 2024 it was served by one Dean, one Sub-Dean and one Canon Pastor.
West Cemaes Ministry Area
This was formed by the union of the parishes of
Castle Bythe, Dinas,
Fishguard
Fishguard (, meaning "Mouth of the River Gwaun") is a coastal town in Pembrokeshire, Wales, with a population of 3,400 (rounded to the nearest 100) as of the 2021 United Kingdom census, 2021 census. Modern Fishguard consists of two parts, Lowe ...
,
Henry's Moat,
Letterston
Letterston () is a parish and local government community in north Pembrokeshire, Wales. Situated on the A40, Haverfordwest is to the south and Fishguard is to the north.
The name is derived from the medieval owners of the parish, the Lett ...
,
Little Newcastle, Llanfair Nant-Y-Gof,
Llangolman
Llangolman () is a village and parish in the southeastern Preseli Hills in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is part of the Community (Wales), community of Mynachlog-ddu. There are prehistoric remains nearby and the parish has a history of slate and c ...
, Llanllawer,
Llanwnda,
Llanychar, Llanychlwydog,
Llys-Y-Fran,
Maenclochog
Maenclochog () is a village, parish and Community (Wales), community in Pembrokeshire, south-west Wales. It is also the name of Maenclochog (electoral ward), an electoral ward comprising a wider area of four surrounding communities. Maenclochog C ...
,
Manorowen, Morfil,
New Moat
New Moat () is a village, parish and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It extends from the southern edges of Mynydd Preseli to the Pembrokeshire-Carmarthenshire border.
Demographics
New Moat community includes the villages of New Moat, Blethe ...
,
Newport,
Pontfaen and
Puncheston. It is named after the historical area of
Cemais. It has an estimated population of 12,033.
As of September 2024 it was served by.
1original dedication to St Sulien
Dedications
Medieval churches
*
All Saints: ''Capelgwynfe'', Llansaint, Walton West
*
Holy Cross: Llechryd, ''Y Mwnt''
* Holy Martyrs of Mathry: Mathry
*
St Afan: Llanafan
*
St Aidan: Llawhaden
*
St Ailbe: St Elvis
*
St Andrew
Andrew the Apostle ( ; ; ; ) was an apostle of Jesus. According to the New Testament, he was a fisherman and one of the Apostles in the New Testament, Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus.
The title First-Called () used by the Eastern Orthodox Chu ...
: Bayvil, Moylegrove, Narberth, Robeston West
* St Arthen: Llanarthney
* St Bledrws: Betwsbledrws
*
St Bridget: ''Llanfraed'', Llansantffraed, St Brides
*
St Brynach: Cwmyreglwys, Henry's Moat, Llanboidy, Llanfyrnach, Nevern, ''Pontfaen''
*
St Cadog: Llangadog
*
St Callwen: Cellan
*
St Canna: Llangan
* St Cannen: Cilcennin
*
St Caradog: Lawrenny
*
St Carantoc: Llangrannog
* St Caron: Tregaron
* St Cathen: Llangathen
*
St Catherine: Granston
* St Cawrdaf: Jordanston
*
St Ceitho: Llangeitho
* SS Celynin, Ceitho, Gwyn,
Gwyno, and Gwynoro: ''Llanpumsaint''
*
St Cennych: Llangennech
* SS
Cewydd & Peter: Steynton
* St Clydai: Clydey
*
St Clydwyn: Llanglydwen
*
St Colman: Capelcolman, ''Llangolman''
*
St Cristiolus: Eglwyswrw, Penrydd
* St Cwrdaf: Llanwrda
*
St Cybi: Llangybi
* St Cyffig: Cyffig
* St Cynfelyn: Llangynfelyn
* St Cynin: Llangynin
*
St Cynllo: Llangoedmor, Llangynllo, Nantcwnlle
*
St Cynog: ''Llangynog''
* St Cynon: ''Capelcynon''
* St Cynwyl: Aberporth, Cynwylcaio, ''Cynwylelfed''
* St Cynyr: Llangunnor
*
St David: ''Abergorlech'', Abergwili, Bangorteifi, Betws, ''Blaenpenal'', Blaenporth, Brawdy, Bridell, ''Capeldewi'', Henfynyw, ''Henllan'', ''Henllanamgoed'', Hubberston, Llanarth, Llanddewiaberarth, Llanddewibrefi, Llanddewiefelffre, ''Llanllawer'', Llanychaer, Llanychlwydog, Llanycrwys, Manordeifi, Meidrim, Prendergast, St Davids, Whitchurch
* SS David, Teilo & Padarn: ''Llantrisant''
*
St Decuman: Rhoscrowther
*
St Deiniol: Llanddeiniol, ''Pembroke''
* St Dingat: Llandovery
*
St Dogmael or Dogfael: Meline, ''Mynachlogddu'', St Dogmaels, St Dogwells
*
St Dyfan: ''Llandyfan''
* St Edi or Edith:
Llanedi
* St Edrin: Llanedren
*
St Egwad: Llanegwad, Llanfynydd
* St Elidyr: Amroth, Crunwere, ''East Williamston,'' Ludchurch
*
St Ellyw: Llanelli
*
St Florentius: St Florence
*
St Gelert: Llangeler
*
St Giles
Saint Giles (, , , , ; 650 - 710), also known as Giles the Hermit, was a hermit or monk active in the lower Rhône most likely in the 7th century. Revered as a saint, his cult became widely diffused but his hagiography is mostly legendary. A ...
: Upton
* St Gwenog or Gwynog: Llanwenog, St Twynnells
* St Gwnnen or Gwynin: Llanwnnen
* St Gwnnws: Llanwnnws
*
St Gwrddelw: ''Gartheli''
* St Gwyndaf: Llanwnda
*
St Gwynno: Llanwinio
*
St Hilary or
St Ilar: Llanilar
* St Hychan: Llanychaearn
*
St Hywel: Llanhowel
*
St Illtud: Llantood, Pembrey
*
St Ina: ''Llanina''
*
St Isfael: Boulston, Camrose, Lambston, Rosemarket, St Ishmaels (Carmarthenshire), St Ishmaels (Pembrokeshire), Uzmaston
*
St Issel: Haroldston St Issells, St Issells
*
St James: Dale, Manorbier, Reynalton, Stackpole, Walwyn's Castle
* SS Jeffrey &
Oswald Oswald may refer to:
People
*Oswald (given name), including a list of people with the name
* Oswald (surname), including a list of people with the name
Fictional characters
*Oswald the Reeve, who tells a tale in Geoffrey Chaucer's ''The Canterbu ...
: Jeffreyston
*
St Jerome
Jerome (; ; ; – 30 September 420), also known as Jerome of Stridon, was an early Christian priest, confessor, theologian, translator, and historian; he is commonly known as Saint Jerome.
He is best known for his translation of the Bible i ...
: Llangwm
*
St John the Baptist
John the Baptist ( – ) was a Jewish preacher active in the area of the Jordan River in the early first century AD. He is also known as Saint John the Forerunner in Eastern Orthodoxy and Oriental Orthodoxy, John the Immerser in some Baptist ...
: Betwsifan, ''Capelifan'', Carew Cheriton, Morvil, Slebech, ''Ysbytycynfyn'', Ysbytyystwyth, Ystradmeurig
*
St Julian: ''Tenby''
*
St Justinian: Freystrop, Llanstinian, ''St Davids''
*
St Kentigern
Kentigern (; ), known as Mungo, was a missionary in the Brittonic Kingdom of Strathclyde in the late sixth century, and the founder and patron saint of the city of Glasgow.
Name
In Wales and England, this saint is known by his birth and baptis ...
: Llangyndeyrn
*
St Keyne: ''Llangain''
*
St Lawrence
Saint Lawrence or Laurence (; 31 December 225 – 10 August 258) was one of the seven deacons of the city of Rome under Pope Sixtus II who were martyred in the persecution of the Christians that the Roman emperor Valerian ordered in 258.
...
: Gumfreston, ''Marros'', Wolfscastle, Yerbeston
*
St Leonard: Loveston
* St Llawddog: Cenarth, Cilgerran, Felindre, ''Llanllawddog'', Manordeifi
* St Llonio: Llanllwni
* St Llwchaiarn: Newquay
*
St Lucy: Abernant, ''Betwsleucu''
*
St Maedoc: Haroldston West, Nolton
*
St Maelog: Llandyfaelog
* St Mallteg: Llanfallteg
*
St Marcellus: Martletwy
* St Margaret Marloes: Eglwyscummin, ''Pendine''
*
St Martin: Clarbeston, Haverfordwest, ''Merthyr''
*
St Mary
Mary was a first-century Jewish woman of Nazareth, the wife of Joseph and the mother of Jesus. She is an important figure of Christianity, venerated under various titles such as virgin or queen, many of them mentioned in the Litany of Loreto. ...
: Ambleston, Angle, Begelly, Bletherston, Brongwyn, Burton, Cardigan, Carmarthen, ''Cilgwyn'', ''Coedcanlas'', Fishguard, Haverfordwest, ''Hayscastle'', Herbrandston, Kidwelly, Llanfairarybryn, Llanfairclydogau, Llanfairnantgwyn, Llanfairnantygof, Llanfairorllwyn, Llanfairtreflygen, ''Llanllwch'', ''Llanybri'', Maenclochog, Manorowen, Nash, Newport, Pembroke, ''Pencader'', Puncheston, Pwllcrochan, ''Redberth'', Roch, Spittal, Talbenny, Tenby, Trefilan, Walton East, Warren
* SS Mary &
Curig: Llanboidy
*
St Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene (sometimes called Mary of Magdala, or simply the Magdalene or the Madeleine) was a woman who, according to the four canonical gospels, traveled with Jesus as one of his followers and was a witness to his crucifixion and resurre ...
: St Clears, Wiston
* St Meilyr: ''Llysyfran''
*
St Michael: Bosherston, Castlebythe, Castlemartin, Ciliauaeron, Cilycwm, Cosheston, Laugharne, Llandre-egremont, Llanfihangelaberbythych, Llanfihangelabercywyn, Llanfihangelararth, Llanfihangelcilfargen, Llanfigangelcroesfeini, Llanfihangelgenaurglyn, Llanfihangellledrod, Llanfihangelpenbedw, Llanfihangelrhostie, ''Llanfihangelrhosycorn'', ''Llanfihangeluwchgwili'', Llanfihangelycreuddyn, Llanfihangelystrad, Llannewydd, ''Mounton'', Myddfai, Pembroke, Penbryn, Pencarreg, Rudbaxton, Treffgarne, Tremain, Troedyraur, Whitechurch
*
St Nicholas
Saint Nicholas of Myra (traditionally 15 March 270 – 6 December 343), also known as Nicholas of Bari, was an early Christian bishop of Greeks, Greek descent from the maritime city of Patara (Lycia), Patara in Anatolia (in modern-day Antalya ...
: Monington, Monkton, New Moat, Penally, St Nicholas
*
St Non: Llanerchaeron, Llannon, Llanycefn
*
St Oudoceus: Llandawke
*
St Padarn: Llanbadarnfawr, Llanbadarnodwyn, Llanbadarntrefeglwys
*
St Paulinus: ''Ystradffin''
*
St Peter
Saint Peter (born Shimon Bar Yonah; 1 BC – AD 64/68), also known as Peter the Apostle, Simon Peter, Simeon, Simon, or Cephas, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus and one of the first leaders of the early Christian Church. He appears repe ...
: Carmarthen, Hasguard, Johnston, Lampeter, Lampeter Velfrey, Little Newcastle, Llanybydder, Marloes
*
St Petroc: St Petrox, Y Ferwig
* SS
Philip
Philip, also Phillip, is a male name derived from the Macedonian Old Koine language, Greek (''Philippos'', lit. "horse-loving" or "fond of horses"), from a compound of (''philos'', "dear", "loved", "loving") and (''hippos'', "horse"). Prominen ...
&
James (the Less): Cilymaenllwyd
* SS Potolius & Notolius: ''Llanddeusant''
* St Reithan: Llanrheithan
*
St Rhian: Llanrhian
* St Rhystyd: Llanrhystyd
*
St Sadwrn: ''Llansadwrn''
*
St Saturnin: Llansadwrnen
* St Sawyl: Llansawel
*
St Stephen
Stephen (; ) is traditionally venerated as the protomartyr or first martyr of Christianity.["St ...]
: Llansteffan
*
St Sulien: Letterston, Silian
*
St Sylvester: ''Llandyssulfed''
*
St Teilo: Brechfa, Cilrhedyn, Crinow, Llanddowror, Llandeilo, Llandeiloabercywyn, Llandeilollwydiarth, Llandeloy, Trelecharbetws
*
St Thomas Becket: Haverfordwest, ''Milford Haven'', St Dogmaels
*
St Tudwal: Llanstadwell
*
St Twrog
Saint Twrog - feast day 26 June - was a 6th-century Welsh saint who founded the church at Maentwrog, having come to Wales early in the Age of the Saints.
Early life
It is believed that Twrog was the son of Ithel Hael o Lydaw of Brittany. He ...
: Llanddarog
* St Tybie: Llandybie
*
St Tyfanog: ''Ramsey Island''
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St Tyfei: Lamphey, Llandyfeisant
* St Tyfriog: Llandyfriog
* St Tygwydd: Llandygwydd
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St Tysilio: Llandysilio, Llandysiliogogo
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St Tysul: Llandysul
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St Ursula: Llangwyryfon
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St Vitalis: ''Dihewyd''
* St Womar: Minwear
* ''No dedication/dedication unknown'': ''Castellan'', ''Castelldwyran'', Hodgeston, ''Llandyry,'' Newton North, Robeston Wathen
Post-medieval churches
* All Saints: Ammanford (1915), Llanelli (1872), Llangorwen (1841)
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Christ Church: Carmarthen (1869), Garnant (1842), Llanelli (1887)
* Holy Cross: Peniel (1887)
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Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit, otherwise known as the Holy Ghost, is a concept within the Abrahamic religions. In Judaism, the Holy Spirit is understood as the divine quality or force of God manifesting in the world, particularly in acts of prophecy, creati ...
: Hubberston (1971)
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Holy Trinity
The Trinity (, from 'threefold') is the Christian doctrine concerning the nature of God, which defines one God existing in three, , consubstantial divine persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit, three ...
: Aberaeron (1835), Aberystwyth (1886), Cross Inn (1871), Felinfoel (1857), Llanybri (1851), Mydroilyn (1890), Newcastle Emlyn (1842), Pontargothi (1865), Pwll (1903), Taliaris (C17th)
* St Aidan: Solva (1879)
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St Alban: Cwmduad (C19th/20th), Llanelli (1915)
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St Anne: Cross Hands (1939), Cwmffrwd (1866), New Hedges (1854), Penparcau (1910)
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St Barbara: Llanmiloe (1930s)
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St Barnabas: Felindre (1862), Llanelli (1872), Rhandirmwyn (1877)
* St Brynach: Dinas Cross (1861)
* St Catherine: Brynaman (1881), Princes Gate (1888)
* SS Catherine & Peter: Milford Haven (1808)
* St Celynnin: Bronwydd (1894)
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St Clement: Neyland (1899)
* St David: Blaencelyn (1894), Capelbangor (1839), Carmarthen (1837), Carregwen (1898), Clunderwen (1860), Hendy (C19th), Hundleton (1908), Llanelli (1892), Llanwrda (1904), Llwynhendy (1882), Nebo (1913), Pontrhydfendigaid (1900), Saron (1939), Tairgwaith (1913), Talgarreg (1899), Talybont (1909)
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St Edmund: Tycroes (1914)
* St James (or Iago): Cwmann (1890), Pontarfynach (1896), Rhos (1903)
* St John the Baptist: Slebech (1840), Ysbytyystwyth (1876)
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St John the Evangelist
John the Evangelist ( – ) is the name traditionally given to the author of the Gospel of John. Christians have traditionally identified him with John the Apostle, John of Patmos, and John the Presbyter, although there is no consensus on h ...
: Carmarthen (1890), Felingwm (1896), Llanelli (1887), Maesteilo (1903), Pembroke Dock (1848), Penrhyncoch (1882), Pontsian (1885), Sarnau (1889), Templeton (1862), Tirydail (1911)
* St Lleian: Gorslas (1879)
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St Margaret Saint Margaret, St. Margarets, or St. Margaret's may refer to:
People
In chronological order:
* Saint Margaret the Virgin of Antioch (died 304)
* Saint Margaret of Scotland (c. 1045–1093)
* Saint Margaret of England (died 1192)
* Saint Margaret ...
: Cwmllynfell (1905), Ford (1627), Glanaman (1907)
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St Mark
Mark the Evangelist (Koine Greek, Koinē Greek: Μᾶρκος, romanized: ''Mârkos''), also known as John Mark (Koine Greek, Koinē Greek language, Greek: Ἰωάννης Μᾶρκος, Romanization of Greek, romanized: ''Iōánnēs Mârkos;'' ...
: Cwmcoch (C19th/20th), Gwenlli (1897)
* St Mary: Aberystwyth (1866), Bancyffordd (1899), Burry Port (1877), Carmel (C19th), Cwmgors (1886), Cwrthenri (1832/1930s), Cynghordy (1883), Hakin (1890), Maestir (1880), Pontyates (1911), Strata Florida (C16th), Whitland (1853)
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St Matthew
Matthew the Apostle was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. According to Christian traditions, he was also one of the four Evangelists as author of the Gospel of Matthew, and thus is also known as Matthew the Evangelist.
The claim of his g ...
: Borth (1879), Goginan (1871)
* St Michael: Aberystwyth (1787), Ammanford (1882), Dafen (1874), Eglwysfach (1623), Eglwysnewydd (1620), Llanfihangelabercywyn (1848), Talley (1550)
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St Patrick: Pennar (1895)
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St Paul
Paul, also named Saul of Tarsus, commonly known as Paul the Apostle and Saint Paul, was a Christian apostle ( AD) who spread the teachings of Jesus in the first-century world. For his contributions towards the New Testament, he is generally ...
: Cwmifor (1854), Llanelli (1851)
* St Peter: Elerch (1868), Goodwick (1874), Llanelli (1869)
* St Sulien: Cribyn (1894), Tumble (1888)
* St Teilo: Mynyddygarreg (1890), Pembroke Dock (1903)
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St Thomas: Ferryside (1828), Pontaman (1890)
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St Tydfil: Llechryd (1878)
* ''No dedication/dedication unknown'': Capeltygwydd (1890)
See also
*
Bishop of St Davids
References
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