Who was St Tydfil?

They founded churches all over Wales, Cornwall and Brittany and were known as the “wandering saints”. Tydfil chose as her home the Taff River valley, sparsely populated by Celt farmers and their families. She became known for her compassion and healing skills as she nursed both sick humans and animal.

Who is Merthyr Tydfil?

SAINT TYDFIL- Tydfil gave her name to Merthyr Tydfil (Merthyr meaning martyr in the Welsh language). Her martyrdom took place during a pitched battle between her family and a band of marauding Picts during the fifth century AD.

What does Tydfil stand for?

SAINT TYDFIL – Tydfil gave her name to Merthyr Tydfil ( Merthyr meaning martyr in the Welsh language ). Her martyrdom took place during a pitched battle between her family and a band of marauding Picts during the fifth century AD.