Maël was a fifth-century Breton saint who lived as a hermit in Wales. He was a follower of
Cadfan from Brittany to Wales, ultimately to the Isle of Bardsey. His feast day is 13 May.
He is co-patron (with
St Sulien) of
Corwen in Wales, and of its
parish church
A parish church (or parochial church) in Christianity is the Church (building), church which acts as the religious centre of a parish. In many parts of the world, especially in rural areas, the parish church may play a significant role in com ...
, part of the Anglican Communion
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 ...
.
Notes
Companions of Cadfan
6th-century Christian saints
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