Saint Teilo, known by his Cornish name Eliud, was a British Christian monk, bishop, and founder of monasteries and churches.
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Saint Teilo, known by his Cornish name Eliud, was a British Christian monk, bishop, and founder of monasteries and churches.
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Teilo founded Llandeilo Fawr, as well as Penally Abbey at his place of birth.
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Teilo's father is usually identified as Ensich ap Hydwn, and he was thought to be the brother of Anowed, and the uncle of Saints Ismael and Euddogwy.
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Teilo's education took place at two institutions directed by saints.
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Teilo is reported to have stayed in Brittany for seven years and seven months and so must have left in 556 or 557, although some sources imply he returned in 554.
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At his death Teilo's body was said to have miraculously become three identical bodies, probably because his relics were claimed by three churches, Llandaff Cathedral, Llandeilo Fawr, and Penally Abbey.
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Teilo is recognised as bishop and abbot at the monastery in Llandaf, Wales.
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Teilo is not infrequently represented, as in many Breton churches, riding a stag.
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