Saint Elaeth the King

Memorial: 10 November
Profile: Sixth century king in northern Britain. Driven into Wales by the Picts, he surrended authority and became a monk. Spiritual student of Saint Seiriol at Anglesey. Poet, some of whose works have survived to today.
Born: British
Died: of natural causes
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Print References: The Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
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