Cristiolus was a Welsh saint who lived in the 6th century.

St Cristiolus Church in Eglwyswrw

According to tradition, he was a son of Hywel,[1] son of Emyr Llydaw and therefore brother to Sulien, Rhystud and Derfel Firm, and perhaps also Dwywe (or Dwywau).

There are churches dedicated to Cristiolus at Llangristiolus, Anglesey, together with Eglwyswrw and Penrhydd (Pembrokeshire).[1] He is commemorated on 3 November.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Genealogy of the Saints (Continued)". The Cambro-Briton. 3 (24): 84. 1821. JSTOR 30069046.
  2. ^ "Celtic and Old English Saints - November 2008". celticsaints.org.