St Melangell- the patron Saint of hares

Saint Melangell was a female saint of the 7th century. According to tradition she came from Ireland and lived as a hermit in the Wales.

One day Brochwel, Prince of Powys, was hunting and pursued a hare which took refuge under Melangell’s cloak. The Prince’s hounds fled, and he was moved by her courage and sanctity.

He gave her the valley as a place of sanctuary, and Melangell became Abbess of a small religious community.

After her death her memory continued to be honoured, and Pennant Melangell has been a place of pilgrimage for many centuries.

Melangell remains the patron saint of hares.

CYMRAEG "Tuedda 'n bur at Weddi dy Galon Gwylia wrth addoli, A Duw yn unig Daioni yma 'n dda, anrhydedda di."