Afrelia
6th-century Welsh saint
About Afrelia
Born 500.
Afrella or Arilda was an early 6th century Welsh saint.
Afrelia was the daughter of "a high-ranking official at the royal court of Gwent" whom it has been suggested was Vortimer, a son of Vortigen and his queen Severa Verch Macsen (daughter of Roman Emperor Maximus).
She was the wife of Umbrafel. Umbrafel had a nephew Samson of Dol. When Samson persuaded his parents to join a monastery, Umbrafel and his wife Afrelia, decided to do likewise. Afrelia was also mother of Saint Maglorius, Henwg and another unknown child. She is said to have founded a monastery. Peter C. Bartrum suggests that she may be identical to the little-known Saint Arilda of Oldbury-on-Severn and Oldbury-on-the-Hill in Gloucestershire.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Afrelia?
6th-century Welsh saint
When was Afrelia born?
Afrelia was born in 500.
When did Afrelia die?
Afrelia died in Kingdom of Powys.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Afrelia. https://biography.guide/afrelia/
MLA: "Afrelia." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/afrelia/.
Chicago: "Afrelia." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/afrelia/.
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