Rhigyfarch
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Rhigyfarch eldest son of Sulien
, whom he may have succeeded in 1091 as Bishop of St David's
, was the author of the standard Life of Saint David
. The original text was written in Latin
but was translated into Welsh
later in the Middle Ages as Buchedd Dewi and did much to enhance the cult status of Saint David in Wales.
Sulien
Sulien was an 11th century Bishop of St David's, for two periods . He died about 1090/1.Sulien is closely associated with the class church at Llanbadarn Fawr near Aberystwyth where it appears that he took refuge when St David's was at times exposed to Viking incursions. Llanbadarn enjoyed a...
, whom he may have succeeded in 1091 as Bishop of St David's
Bishop of St David's
The Bishop of St David's is the ordinary of the Church in Wales Diocese of St David's.The succession of bishops stretches back to Saint David who in the 6th century established his seat in what is today the city of St David's in Pembrokeshire, founding St David's Cathedral. The current Bishop of St...
, was the author of the standard Life of Saint David
Saint David
Saint David was a Welsh Bishop during the 6th century; he was later regarded as a saint and as the patron saint of Wales. David was a native of Wales, and a relatively large amount of information is known about his life. However, his birth date is still uncertain, as suggestions range from 462 to...
. The original text was written in Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
but was translated into Welsh
Welsh language
Welsh is a member of the Brythonic branch of the Celtic languages spoken natively in Wales, by some along the Welsh border in England, and in Y Wladfa...
later in the Middle Ages as Buchedd Dewi and did much to enhance the cult status of Saint David in Wales.