Saint Eigrad
Welsh saint
About Saint Eigrad
Born 501.
Saint Eigrad or Eugrad was a sixth-century Welsh saint and the founder of St Eugrad's Church in Llaneugrad, Anglesey.
Life Eigrad is mentioned in Caradoc's Life of Gildas (12th century). He was a son of king Caw of Strathclyde, a brother of saints Gildas, and Samson of York and was a student of Saint Illtud.
In 605 AD he founded a church at Llaneugrad, Anglesey and his brother Gallgo, founded a church at Llanallgo, nearby. Today the two churches are in the same parish.
Memorial His feast day is 6 January.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Saint Eigrad?
Welsh saint
When was Saint Eigrad born?
Saint Eigrad was born in 501.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Saint Eigrad. https://biography.guide/saint-eigrad/
MLA: "Saint Eigrad." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/saint-eigrad/.
Chicago: "Saint Eigrad." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/saint-eigrad/.
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