Sadwrn

Sadwrn was the brother of Illtud ( The Galilean)and is buried at Brixworth Church near Northampton, the oldest church in England. The English recognise him as St. Giles, the saint who brought Christianity to England. He seems to have held considerable sway in the politics of central Wales, which would have included contemporary north Carmarthenshire, and possibly like his brother, who 'followed' St Germanicus, held a temporary military command. There are strong Breton connection with the region which may explain their origination - a far more realistic explanation than the one usually offered regarding Sadwrn's ( Giles) Armenian or Georgian roots. One might deduce that his martyrdom probably saw him with sword in hand, the Kingdom of Powys reclaiming much of 'Lloeger' (England) briefly during his day. There are references to Illtud being the cousin of Athrwys ap Meurig of Morgannwg ( Arthur) although there is no known connection with Sadwrn. Interestingly, Caeo, the centre of the early church may have had a connection with Sadwrn but this is difficult to verify. It is interesting to note that Sadwrn and Meurig are deemed by Welsh scholars to be none other than St. Giles and St. George.----