About Peris
Peris was a Welsh monk and religious leader.
Llanberis Eglwys Sant Padarn – Church of St Padarn, Llanberis, Gwynedd.Saint Peris was a little-known Welsh saint of the early Christian period, possibly 6th century.
He is referred to in the Bonedd y Saint as a 'Cardinal of Rome'. However, he may have been one of the many children of Helig ap Glannog of Tyno Helig. He is believed to have retired to the solitude of Nant Peris in North Wales, and the church in the village is dedicated to him.
Ffynnon Peris (or Ffynnon y Sant) is a well in Nant Peris named after the saint, who according to tradition, kept two fish there and drank from it daily. The nearby village of Llanberis is also named after Peris, as is Llyn Peris, a lake between Nant Peris and Llanberis.
His feast day is 11 December. Saint Peris is the patron saint of Llanberis.
Saint Cian
Saint Cian was a soldier, who later became Perin's servant. He ended his life as a hermit in Caernarfonshire, Wales. The church in Llangian, Gwynedd, is dedicated to Saint CÃan. His feast day also falls on 11 December.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Peris?
Welsh saint
When was Peris born?
Peris was born in Wales.
What was Peris's occupation?
Peris was a monk and religious leader.
What nationality was Peris?
Peris was Welsh.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peris. https://biography.guide/peris/
MLA: "Peris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peris/.
Chicago: "Peris." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peris/.
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