 St. Mellangell or Monacella |
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In the early 7th Century, Melangell, the daughter of an Irish king, fled to a beautiful spot at the head of the Tanat Valley in Wales, where she lived a peaceful solitary life until the Prince of Powys went hunting, and a frightened hare took refuge under Melangell’s cloak. The Prince’s dogs were subdued and, deeply impressed, he gave her the valley to create a sanctuary. Ever since, Pennant Melangell has been a place of pilgrimage, and Melangell remains the patron saint of hares, rabbits, small animals, and the natural environment. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
  Our AnachronTM plaque, click for details. To read about the legends, beliefs and traditions surrounding St. Melangell (aka Monacella), see below. |
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St
Melangell's is one of the loveliest
small churches in Britain, and one of the most remote. Its famous shrine attracts many visitors, but not enough
to disturb its tranquillity. The Saint Melangell Centre offers a contemplative space and opportunities for refreshment
and renewal... About Pennant Mellangell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Historical Information about St. Melangell from the THE SAINTS OF NORTH WALES by Noel Walley and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Please note: These links are
offered as a courtesy. Updating them is not even close to the top of my to-do list, but I'll be happy to consider
new ones when I get a chance, just
click here to send a suggestion. pb |
Celtic "Thin Places" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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