Saint Illtyd

Nov 052009

Also known as

Eltut
Hildutus
Illtud
Illtut

6 November

Profile

Studied under Saint Germanus of Auxerre. Monk under the direction of Saint Cadoc. Founded the influential abbey of Llan-Illtut (Llantwit Major), which housed hundreds of monks, and became home to many Welsh saints. Defended his people against incursions from the north. To relieve famine, he assembled, stocked and led several corn ships to Brittany; in gratitude, some villages and churches there are named for him.

Born

5th century Wales

Died

c.505 in Brittany (in modern France)

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

MLA Citation

“Saint Illtyd”. Saints.SQPN.com. 5 November 2009. Web. 19 May 2013. <http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-illtyd/>