Saint Tegai

Saint Tegai (sometimes spelt Tygai) is the patron saint and founder of Llandygai in the Welsh county of Gwynedd.[1]

Tegai
Born6th century
Died6th century
Feastnot known
St. Tegais Church

According to Enwogion Cymru, Tegai was a saint who lived in the early part of the sixth century He was one of the sons of Ithel Hael, and with his brother Tecwyn accompanied Saint Cadfan from Brittany to Wales and became a member of the college of Bardsey Island. He founded the church of Llandygai. In Achau y Saint, Tegai is called Tegai Glasog of Maelan.[2]

References

  1. "The Diocese of Bangor, Deanery of Ogwen, St Tegai, Llandygai". Archived from the original on 2011-06-07. Retrieved 2009-06-10.
  2. Enwogion Cymru, A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Welshmen, from the Earliest Times to the Present, and Including Every Name Connected with the Ancient History of Wales By Robert Williams, Llandovery, 1852. URL: https://books.google.com/books?id=_wMGAAAAQAAJ



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