Cybi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saint Cybi /Saint Cuby |
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| Abbot of Caer-Gybi | |
| Born | 483 Dumnonia (modern day Cornwall) |
| Died | 8 November 555 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodoxy Anglican Communion |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Feast | 8 November 13 August in Cornwall |
| Patronage | Cuby, Cornwall Landulph, Cornwall Llangibby, Monmouthshire, Wales Llangybi, Cardigan, Wales Tregony, Cornwall Kenwyn, Cornwall |
Saint Cybi (also known as Cuby) was an important saint from the 6th century. He was a bishop and even briefly a king in Cornwall. He is remembered for his work in both Cornwall and North Wales. We know about his life from old stories written long ago.
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Cybi's Early Life in Cornwall
Stories about Saint Cybi say he was born around the year 483. His father was a powerful leader in Cornwall, possibly even a king. His mother, Saint Wenna, was the sister of another famous saint, Saint Non.
Cybi was raised as a Christian. When he was young, he went on a special journey called a pilgrimage. He traveled all the way to Jerusalem in the Middle East.
Returning Home and Becoming a Preacher
When Cybi returned home, he found that his father had passed away. This meant Cybi was next in line to become the King of Cornwall. However, Cybi chose a different path. He politely turned down the throne.
Instead, he decided to travel around his kingdom. He spent his time teaching people about Christianity. He also helped build churches in places like Duloe and Tregony.
Cybi's Journeys in Wales
After his time in Cornwall, Cybi moved to south Wales. Here, he continued his work, starting churches in areas like Llangybi in Monmouthshire.
Crossing the Bristol Channel
Legend says that Cybi crossed the Bristol Channel with ten of his followers. The local ruler, Duke Edelig, was not happy about them being on his land. He tried to make them leave.
But as Edelig approached, something amazing happened. He fell from his horse, and the horse died. Edelig and his men also suddenly became blind. Edelig then promised to follow God. Immediately, he and his men were cured, and the horse came back to life! After this, Duke Edelig welcomed Cybi and his followers.
Settling in North Wales
Cybi eventually sailed to north Wales. He settled on the Llŷn peninsula in a place also called Llangybi. Near the church there, you can find Ffynnon Gybi, which means "St Cybi's Well." People have believed for a long time that its waters have special healing powers.
Later, a king named Maelgwn Gwynedd gave Cybi an old Roman fort. This fort was in Holyhead on Holy Island. Today, this fort is known as Caer Gybi, or "Cybi's Fort." Cybi built a very important monastery there. A monastery is a place where monks live and worship. Today, St Cybi's Church stands in that same area.
Friendship with Saint Seiriol
Cybi was a close friend of another saint named Seiriol. A popular story says that they would meet often. Cybi would always face the sun when he traveled to meet Seiriol. Because of this, his face became tanned, and people called him Cybi Felyn, which means "Cybi the Tanned."
Cybi passed away on November 8, 555. He was buried in a chapel next to his monastery in Holyhead.
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