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Afrelia

b. 500

6th-century Welsh saint

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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

Born
500
Birth century
Died
Kingdom of Powys

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.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Afrelia

· Wikidata: Q52451406

· DBpedia: Afrella

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