Saint Ismael

Also known as: Osmail
Ysfael
Memorial: 16 June
Profile: Sixth century son of Budic, prince of Cornouaille, Brittany, who was forced into exile at Dyfed, Wales. Budic later returned to Brittany, but his three sons preferred Wales where they all became holy men. Ismael was the spiritual student of Saint Teilo who ordained him bishop of Menevia. Several churches are dedicated in his honour in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire, Wales.
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
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