Julitta (Cornwall) facts for kids
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Saint Julitta, also known as Saint Juliot, was a male Celtic saint. Two churches in Cornwall, England, are dedicated to him. He is thought to have lived around the end of the 5th century. People believe he settled near Tintagel Castle and started a small group of monks there.
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Who Was Saint Julitta?
Saint Julitta was a Celtic saint from a long time ago. He is believed to have arrived in Cornwall in the late 400s. He chose the area around what is now Tintagel Castle to live. There, he created a small community for monks. This was a place where people could live together and focus on their religious beliefs.
His Companions and Family
Some old stories say that Saint Julitta was part of a group called the Children of Brychan. Brychan was a legendary king from Wales. Other saints, like Saint Nectan and the holy female Hermit, Saint Keyne, are thought to have been his friends and companions. They likely shared similar religious journeys and beliefs.
Places Dedicated to Saint Julitta
Saint Julitta is honored in several places in Cornwall. He is the patron saint of two parish churches:
- St Juliot
- Lanteglos by Camelford
The old Norman chapel at Tintagel Castle is also dedicated to Saint Julitta. This shows how important he was in the local area.
Juliot's Well
Near Camelford, there is a special place called Jetwells. This name comes from "Juliot's well." It is believed to be a holy well, a natural spring that people thought had special powers or was connected to a saint. This well is another reminder of Saint Julitta's presence in the region.
Not to Be Confused with Other Saints
It is important not to mix up Saint Julitta (the male Celtic saint) with two other early Christian saints. These other two were both women and martyrs named Julitta. A martyr is someone who dies for their beliefs.
Julitta of Caesarea
One of these female saints was Julitta of Caesarea. She was a widow, meaning her husband had died. Saint Basil, an important church leader, greatly respected her. He wrote about her life many years after she died.
Julitta of Tarsus and Saint Cyricus
The other female saint was Julitta of Tarsus. She was also a widow. She is often remembered with her young son, Saint Cyricus. Cyricus was only three years old. Both Julitta of Tarsus and her son Cyricus were martyrs. They died for their faith in the 3rd or 4th century. Both the Eastern and Western Rite Christian churches consider them saints. In France, Saint Cyricus is known as Saint Cyr.
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