Curig

St Curig was a Celtic bishop and saint of Wales during post Roman times.

St Curig settled in Wales in the 7th century AD, during the reign of Maelgwn Gwynedd, for whom he was described as being a warrior.

Lore describes Maelgwn becoming angered by his warrior's new-found religious beliefs, and in response Curig "caused Maelgwn and his men to go blind [and forced] three of Maelgwn's sons ... to give Gurig land." Jones describes it as being used to cure patients.

He is sometimes associated with Saint Ilid or St Dona. He is remembered in the church of St Curig in Llangurig and the chapels called Capel Curig in Porthkerry, Langstone, Newport and Llanilid, all in Wales. The church of St. Julittas`s in Capel Curig is traditionally said to have been founded by him.

Curig is thought to have migrated to Brittany at the end of his life and there are several churches there bearing his name. He is said to have died at Landerneau and been buried at Locquirec.