Tyneio

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Saint Tyneio was a 6th century Pre-congregational saint of Wales.

Tyneio, was the founder and patron saint of the church at Llandyneio, Wales a daughter church under Llanvarn, Carnarvonshire.[1] and Llanfor Wales.[2]

He was a son of Saithenyn Hen ap Plaws and Great grandson of Vortigen and Great Great Grand son of Magnus Maximus, Emperor of the Roman Empire and Saint Elen Lwyddog 'of the Host'.

References[edit]

  1. ^ The Church in Wales Parish of Llandudno, News Letter (November 2013) page 23-24.
  2. ^ Rice Rees, An essay on the Welsh saints or the primitive christians who were founders of churches in Wales (Longman, 1836) page 236.