List of Church in Wales churches facts for kids

The Church in Wales is a Christian church in Wales, part of the worldwide Anglican Communion. It has many churches across the country, each often named after a special person called a "saint" or a religious event. This list helps you discover these churches based on who or what they are named after.

Discovering Church Names in Wales

Churches are often named to honor important figures or events in Christian history. This helps people remember and connect with these stories. In Wales, many churches are named after local Welsh saints, while others share names with well-known saints from around the world.

Churches Named After Saints and Events

Here's a look at some of the most common names for churches in Wales and how many churches share that name. You'll see that some names are very popular, while others are unique!

• All Saints: This name means "all holy people." There are 37 churches named All Saints, found in places like Ammanford, Deganwy, and Gresford.
• St David (Dewi): Saint David is the patron saint of Wales, so it's no surprise that 95 churches are named after him! You can find St David's churches in Cardiff, Colwyn Bay, and Barmouth, among many others.
• St Mary: This refers to Mary, the mother of Jesus. It's the most popular church name, with 155 churches dedicated to her. Examples include Abergavenny, Brecon, and Swansea.
• St Michael: Named after the Archangel Michael, a powerful angel. There are 77 churches with this dedication, such as in Brynford, Ewenny, and Manafon.
• St Peter: Named after Saint Peter, one of Jesus's main disciples. You'll find 48 churches dedicated to St Peter, including those in Carmarthen, Newborough, and Ruthin.
• Holy Trinity: This name celebrates the three parts of God in Christian belief (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). There are 35 Holy Trinity churches, for example, in Greenfield, Marcross, and Penrhos.
• St Cadoc (Catwg): A very important Welsh saint, with 21 churches named after him. These include Aberpergwm, Caerleon, and Llancarfan.
• St John the Baptist: Named after John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus. There are 22 churches with this name, like Cardiff and Aberdare.
• St John the Evangelist: Named after John, one of Jesus's disciples and a writer of a Gospel. You can find 19 churches with this dedication, including Brecon Cathedral and Canton.
• St Thomas: Named after Thomas the Apostle, who doubted Jesus's resurrection at first. There are 19 churches named St Thomas, such as in Overmonnow and Port Talbot.
• St Brigid of Kildare (Ffraid): An Irish saint, with 18 churches in Wales named after her. Examples include Llansantffraed and Skenfrith.
• St Teilo: Another significant Welsh saint, with 17 churches named after him. These include Llandeilo and Llantilio Crossenny.
• St Catherine: Named after Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian saint and martyr. There are 15 churches with this name, like Baglan and Llanfaes.
• St Illtyd: A Welsh saint who founded many monasteries. 13 churches are named after him, such as Llantwit Major and Mamhilad.
• St Margaret: Named after Margaret the Virgin, a Christian saint. 13 churches are dedicated to her, including Bodelwyddan and Roath.
• St Andrew: Named after Andrew the Apostle, one of Jesus's first disciples. There are 11 churches named St Andrew, for example, in Benllech and Newport.
• St Mary Magdalene: Named after Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus. 10 churches share this name, like in Bleddfa and St Clears.
• St Nicholas: Named after Saint Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus. 10 churches are dedicated to him, including Grosmont and Trellech.
• St Anne: Named after Saint Anne, the mother of Mary. 9 churches are dedicated to her, such as in Rhyl and Tenby.
• St Matthew: Named after Matthew the Apostle, a tax collector who became a disciple. 9 churches are named after him, including Buckley and Pontypool.
• St Mark: Named after Mark the Evangelist, who wrote one of the Gospels. 8 churches are dedicated to him, like Connah's Quay and Allt-yr-yn (Newport).
• St Beuno: An important Welsh saint, with 8 churches named after him, including Aberffraw and Clynnog Fawr.
• St Brynach: Another Welsh saint, with 8 churches dedicated to him, such as in Nevern and Dinas Cross.
• St Luke: Named after Luke the Evangelist, a doctor who wrote one of the Gospels. 6 churches are dedicated to him, including in Canton and Rhydyfelin.
• St Stephen: Named after Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. 6 churches are dedicated to him, like in Llansteffan and Swansea.
• St Cynog: A Welsh saint, with 6 churches named after him, including in Defynnog and Ystradgynlais.
• St Padarn: A Welsh saint, with 7 churches named after him, such as Llanbadarn Fawr and Llanberis.
• St Germanus (Garmon): Named after Germanus of Auxerre, a bishop who visited Britain. 7 churches are dedicated to him, including Llanarmon-yn-Iâl and Roath.
• Holy Cross: Refers to the cross Jesus was crucified on. 7 churches are named Holy Cross, such as Cowbridge and Y Mwnt.
• St Deiniol: A Welsh saint who founded Bangor Cathedral. 6 churches are named after him, including Bangor Cathedral and Hawarden.
• St Barnabas: Named after Barnabas, an early Christian leader. 6 churches are dedicated to him, like in Swansea and Penygraig.
• St Cynllo: A Welsh saint, with 5 churches named after him, including in Llanbister and Nantmel.
• St Isfael (Ishmael): A Welsh saint, with 5 churches named after him, such as in Camrose and St Ishmaels.
• St Cynon: A Welsh saint, with 4 churches named after him, including in Fairbourne and Tregynon.
• St Aidan (Aeddan): An Irish saint who helped spread Christianity in England. 4 churches are named after him, including Bettws Newydd and Llawhaden.
• St Cybi: A Welsh saint, with 4 churches named after him, including Holyhead and Llangybi (Monmouthshire).
• St Llwchaiarn: A Welsh saint, with 4 churches named after him, including Llanllwchaiarn and Newquay.
• St Madoc: A Welsh saint, with 4 churches named after him, including Llanbadoc and Llanmadoc.
• St Gwynno: A Welsh saint, with 3 churches named after him, including in Abercynon and Ynysybwl.
• St Gwynog: A Welsh saint, with 3 churches named after him, including in Aberhafesp and Llanwnog.
• St Cynwyl: A Welsh saint, with 3 churches named after him, including in Aberporth and Caio.
• St Cynhafal: A Welsh saint, with 3 churches named after him, including in Llangynhafal.
• St Alban: The first British martyr. 3 churches are named after him, such as in Cwmduad and Tonyrefail.
• St Giles: A popular saint, with 3 churches named after him, including in Wrexham.
• St Donat: A saint, with 3 churches named after him, including St Donats.
• St Dubricius (Dyfrig): A Welsh bishop, with 3 churches named after him, including in Llanrumney.
• St Dingat: A Welsh saint, with 3 churches named after him, including Dingestow.
• St Cwyfan: A Welsh saint, with 3 churches named after him, including Llangwyfan (Anglesey).
• St Lucy: A Christian martyr. 3 churches are named after her, including in Abernant and Llanwnnen.
• St Mawgan: A Welsh saint, with 3 churches named after him, including Llangattock-Vibon-Avel.
• St Theodore of Tarsus: A Greek archbishop. 3 churches are named after him, including Port Talbot.
• St Trillo: A Welsh saint, with 3 churches named after him, including in Rhos-on-Sea.
• St Tudno: A Welsh saint, with 1 church named after him in Llandudno.
• St Tudur or Tudor: A Welsh saint, with 2 churches named after him, including in Darowen.
• St Twrog: A Welsh saint, with 3 churches named after him, including Bodwrog.
• St Tydecho: A Welsh saint, with 3 churches named after him, including in Cemmaes.
• St Tydfil: A Welsh princess and martyr. 5 churches are named after her, including in Merthyr Tydfil.
• St Tysilio: A Welsh saint, with 6 churches named after him, including Llantysilio and Menai Bridge.
• St Tysul: A Welsh saint, with 2 churches named after him, including in Llandysul.

Many other churches are named after various saints, some very well-known and others more local to Wales. This shows the rich history and traditions of the Church in Wales!

Churches with Unique Names

Some churches have very unique names, often linked to specific local stories or very old traditions. For example:

• All Souls: Only 1 church, in Tycoch.
• St Andoenus: Only 1 church, in Mounton.
• St Arthen: Only 1 church, in Llanarthne.
• St Arvan: Only 1 church, in St Arvans.
• St Augustine of Hippo: Only 1 church, Penarth.
• St Baglan: Only 1 church, in Baglan.
• St Baruc: 2 churches, in Barry Island and Bedwas.
• St Basil: Only 1 church, in Bassaleg.
• St Benedict: Only 1 church, in Gyffin.
• St Berres: Only 1 church, Llanferres.
• St Bilo: Only 1 church, in Llanfilo.
• St Bleddian: Only 1 church, in St Lythans.
• St Bledrws: Only 1 church, in Betws Bledrws.
• St Cadfan: 2 churches, in Llangadfan and Tywyn.
• St Cadmarch: Only 1 church, in Llangammarch Wells.
• St Cadwaladr: 3 churches, including Llangadwaladr (Anglesey).
• St Caffo: Only 1 church, Llangaffo.
• St Caian: Only 1 church, Tregaian.
• St Callwen: Only 1 church, in Callwen.
• St Canna: Only 1 church, in Llangan.
• St Cannen: Only 1 church, in Cilmery.
• St Caradog: Only 1 church, in Lawrenny.
• St Carannog: Only 1 church, in Llangranog.
• St Caron: Only 1 church, in Tregaron.
• St Cathen: Only 1 church, in Llangathen.
• St Cawrdaf: 3 churches, including Llangoed.
• St Cecilia: Only 1 church, in Mynydd Isa.
• St Cedol: Only 1 church, in Pentir.
• St Cedwyn: Only 1 church, Llangedwyn.
• St Ceinwr or Ceinwyr: 2 churches, in Llangeinor and Llangunnor.
• St Ceitho: Only 1 church, in Llangeitho.
• St Celer: Only 1 church, in Llangeler.
• St Celynin: 3 churches, including Llangelynnin.
• St Cenau: Only 1 church, in Llangenny.
• St Cenhedlon: Only 1 church, in Rockfield.
• St Cennydd: Only 1 church, in Llangennith.
• St Cewydd: 2 churches, in Aberedw and Disserth.
• Christ Church: 23 churches, including Bala and Carmarthen.
• Christ the King: Only 1 church, in Malltraeth.
• St Christopher: Only 1 church, in Bulwark.
• St Cian: Only 1 church, in Llangian.
• St Cledwyn: Only 1 church, in Llanglydwen.
• St Clement: 2 churches, in Neyland and Rhayader.
• St Clydai: Only 1 church, in Clydey.
• St Collen: Only 1 church, Llangollen.
• St Colman: 2 churches, in Capel Colman and Llangolman.
• Corpus Christi: Only 1 church, in Tremeirchion.
• St Crallo: Only 1 church, Coychurch.
• St Cristiolus: 2 churches, in Eglwyswrw and Llangristiolus.
• St Curig: 2 churches, in Llangurig and Porthkerry.
• St Cwrdaf: Only 1 church, in Llanwrda.
• St Cwyllog: Only 1 church, Llangwyllog.
• St Cyffig: Only 1 church, in Cyffig.
• St Cynbryd: Only 1 church, in Llanddulas.
• St Cynfarch: Only 1 church, in Hope.
• St Cynfelin: Only 1 church, in Caerau.
• St Cynfran: Only 1 church, in Llysfaen.
• St Cyngar: 2 churches, in Borth-y-Gest and Llangefni.
• St Cynin: Only 1 church, in Llangynin.
• St Cynon: 4 churches, including Capel Cynon.
• St Cynwyd: Only 1 church, in Llangynwyd.
• St Cynyw: Only 1 church, in Llangynyw.
• St Cystennin: Only 1 church, in Llangystennin.
• St Deiniolen: Only 1 church, in Llanddeiniolen.
• St Denis: 2 churches, in Lisvane and Llanishen.
• St Derfel: Only 1 church, in Llandderfel.
• St Digain: Only 1 church, in Llangernyw.
• St Dochdwy: 2 churches, in Llandough (Penarth) and Llandough (Cowbridge).
• St Doged: Only 1 church, in Llandoged.
• St Dogfael: Only 1 church, in Sealyham.
• St Dogfan: Only 1 church, in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant.
• St Dogmael: Only 1 church, in Mynachlogddu.
• St Dona: Only 1 church, Llanddona.
• St Dunawd: Only 1 church, Bangor-on-Dee.
• St Dunstan: Only 1 church, in Ferndale.
• St Dwywe: Only 1 church, Llanddwywe.
• St Dyfnog: Only 1 church, in Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch.
• St Edern: 2 churches, Bodedern and Edern.
• St Edeyrn: Only 1 church, Llanedeyrn.
• St Edith: Only 1 church, in Llanedi.
• St Edmund: 2 churches, Crickhowell and Tycroes.
• St Edward: 2 churches, in Knighton and Roath.
• St Edwen: Only 1 church, Llanedwen.
• St Egwad: 2 churches, in Llanegwad Nantgaredig and Llanfynydd.
• St Eigon: Only 1 church, in Llanigon.
• St Eilian: Only 1 church, Llaneilian.
• St Elen: 2 churches, in Llanellen and Penisa'r Waun.
• St Eleth: Only 1 church, Amlwch.
• St Elian: Only 1 church, in Llanelian.
• St Elidan: Only 1 church, Llanelidan.
• St Elidyr: 2 churches, in Amroth and Ludchurch.
• St Elli: Only 1 church, in Gilwern.
• St Ellteyrn: Only 1 church, in Capel Llanilltern.
• St Ellyw: Only 1 church, Llanelli.
• St Elvan: Only 1 church, Aberdare.
• Emmanuel: 2 churches, in Buckley and Penyffordd.
• St Engan: Only 1 church, in Llanengan.
• St Erfyl: Only 1 church, in Llanerfyl.
• St Ethelwold: Only 1 church, Shotton.
• St Eugrad: Only 1 church, Llaneugrad.
• St Fagan: Only 1 church, Trecynon.
• St Faith: Only 1 church, in Llanishen.
• St Ffinan: Only 1 church, Llanffinan.
• St Fflewin: Only 1 church, Llanfflewin.
• St Ffwyst: Only 1 church, in Llanfoist.
• St Florentius: Only 1 church, in St Florence.
• St Foddhyd: Only 1 church, in Clocaenog.
• St Francis: Only 1 church, in Sandycroft.
• St Gabriel: 2 churches, in Cwmbran and Swansea.
• St Gallgo: Only 1 church, Llanallgo.
• St Gartheli: Only 1 church, in Abermeurig.
• St Gastyn: 2 churches, in Llangasty Talyllyn.
• St George: 6 churches, including in Rhos-on-Sea and Tredegar.
• The Good Shepherd: Only 1 church, in Drury.
• St Grwst: Only 1 church, Llanrwst.
• St Gwendoline: 2 churches, in Llyswen and Talgarth.
• St Gwenfaen: Only 1 church, Rhoscolyn.
• St Gwenllwyfo: Only 1 church, Llanwenllwyfo.
• St Gwenog: Only 1 church, Llanwenog.
• St Gwladys: Only 1 church, in Bargoed.
• St Gwnnws: Only 1 church, in Tynygraig.
• St Gwrhai: Only 1 church, in Penstrowed.
• St Gwrthwl: Only 1 church, in Llanwrthwl.
• St Gwyddelan: 2 churches, in Dolwyddelan and Llanwyddelan.
• St Gwynan: Only 1 church, in Penmaenmawr.
• St Gwyndaf: 2 churches, in Llanwnda (Gwynedd) and Llanwnda (Pembrokeshire).
• St Gwynhoedl: Only 1 church, in Llangwnadl.
• St Gwynio: Only 1 church, in Llanwinio.
• St Gwynour: Only 1 church, in Penclawdd.
• St Harmon: Only 1 church, in St Harmon.
• St Hilda: Only 1 church, Griffithstown.
• Holy Spirit: 3 churches, in Ewloe, Hubberston, and Prestatyn.
• St Hychan: Only 1 church, in Llanychan.
• St Hywel: Only 1 church, in Llanhywel.
• St Hywyn: Only 1 church, in Aberdaron.
• St Idloes: Only 1 church, in Llanidloes.
• St Iestyn: 2 churches, Llaniestyn (Anglesey) and Llaniestyn (Gwynedd).
• St Ilan: Only 1 church, in Eglwysilan.
• St Ilar: 5 churches, including in Llanilar and St Hilary.
• St Ilid: Only 1 church, in Cray.
• St Ina: Only 1 church, in Llanina.
• St Isan: Only 1 church, in Llanishen.
• St Issell: Only 1 church, in St Issells.
• St Issui: Only 1 church, Patricio.
• St Jeffrey: Only 1 church, in Jeffreston.
• St Jerome: Only 1 church, in Llangwm.
• St John: 27 churches, including Barmouth and Carmarthen.
• St Joseph: Only 1 church, in Cwmaman.
• St Julian: Only 1 church, in Tenby.
• St Justinian: Only 1 church, in Lower Freystrop.
• St Keyne (Ceinwen): Only 1 church, Llangeinwen.
• Lamb of God: Only 1 church, in Beulah.
• St Lawrence: 2 churches, in Tenby and Wolfscastle.
• St Leonard: Only 1 church, in Loveston.
• St Llawddog: 4 churches, including in Cenarth and Cilgerran.
• St Lleian: Only 1 church, in Gorslas.
• St Lleurwg: Only 1 church, in Hirwaun.
• St Llonio: Only 1 church, in Llandinam.
• St Llwydian: Only 1 church, Heneglwys.
• St Llyr: Only 1 church, in Llanyre.
• St Mable: Only 1 church, Llanvapley.
• St Mabon: Only 1 church, in Nelson.
• St Machraeth: 2 churches, in Llanfachraeth and Llanfachreth.
• St Madryn: Only 1 church, in Trawsfynydd.
• St Maelog: 3 churches, including Llanfaelog.
• St Maelrhys: Only 1 church, in Llanfaelrhys.
• St Maethlu: Only 1 church, Llanfaethlu.
• St Marcella: Only 1 church, in Llanfarchell.
• St Martin: 12 churches, including in Caerphilly and Newport.
• Holy Martyrs: Only 1 church, in Mathry.
• St Matthias: Only 1 church, in Treharris.
• St Mauritius: Only 1 church, in Alltmawr.
• St Mechell: Only 1 church, Llanfechell.
• St Meilig: Only 1 church, in Llowes.
• St Meilyr: Only 1 church, in Clarbeston Road.
• St Melangell: Only 1 church, Pennant Melangell.
• St Mellon: Only 1 church, St Mellons.
• St Melyd: Only 1 church, in Meliden.
• St Morhaiarn: Only 1 church, Gwalchmai.
• St Mungo (Cyndeyrn): Only 1 church, in Llangyndeyrn.
• St Myllin: Only 1 church, in Llanfyllin.
• Holy Nativity: Only 1 church, in Penarth.
• St Nidan: Only 1 church, Llanidan.
• St Non: 2 churches, in Llanerch Aeron and Llannon.
• St Oswald: Only 1 church, in Sebastapol.
• St Oudoceus (Euddogwy): Only 1 church, Llandogo.
• St Owain: Only 1 church, in Ystradowen.
• St Pabo: Only 1 church, Llanbabo.
• St Patrick: 4 churches, including Llanbadrig and Cemaes.
• St Paul: 20 churches, including Colwyn Bay and Newport.
• St Paulinus: 2 churches, in Llangorse and Ystrad Ffin.
• St Peblig: Only 1 church, in Caernarfon.
• St Peris: 2 churches, in Machynlleth and Nant Peris.
• St Petroc: 2 churches, in Llanbedrog and Y Ferwig.
• St Philip: 2 churches, in Newport and Tremorfa.
• The Resurrection: 2 churches, in Glan Ely and St Mellons.
• St Rhedyw: Only 1 church, in Llanllyfni.
• St Rhian: Only 1 church, in Llanrhian.
• St Rhwydrus: Only 1 church, Llanrhwydrus.
• St Rhychwyn: Only 1 church, in Llanrhychwyn.
• St Rhyddlad: Only 1 church, in Llanrhyddlad.
• St Rhystyd: Only 1 church, in Llanrhystyd.
• St Sadwrn: 3 churches, including Llansadwrn (Anglesey).
• St Sadwrnen: Only 1 church, in Laugharne.
• St Saeran: Only 1 church, Llanynys.
• St Samlet: Only 1 church, in Llansamlet.
• St Sannan: 2 churches, in Bedwellty and Llansannan.
• St Saviour: Only 1 church, Splott.
• St Sawyl: Only 1 church, in Llansawel.
• St Seiriol: 2 churches, in Penmaenmawr and Penmon.
• St Senwyr: Only 1 church, Llansannor.
• St Sulien (Silin): 2 churches, in Cribyn and Llansilin.
• St Tanwg: 2 churches, in Harlech and Llandanwg.
• St Tathan: Only 1 church, St Athan.
• St Tecla (Teath?): 2 churches, in Llandegla and Llandegley.
• St Tecwyn: Only 1 church, in Llandecwyn.
• St Tegai: Only 1 church, in Llandygai.
• St Tegfan: Only 1 church, in Llandegfan.
• St Tegfeth: Only 1 church, in Llandegfeth.
• St Tetti: Only 1 church, in Talybont-on-Usk.
• St Tewdric: Only 1 church, Mathern.
• St Timothy: Only 1 church, in Caerau.
• St Trygarn: Only 1 church, Llandrygarn.
• St Tudwall: Only 1 church, in Llanstadwell.
• St Tudwen: Only 1 church, in Llandudwen.
• St Twynnell: Only 1 church, in St Twynnells.
• St Tybie: Only 1 church, in Llandybie.
• St Tyddyd: Only 1 church, in Penmachno.
• St Tyfaelog: Only 1 church, in Pontlottyn.
• St Tyfodwg: Only 1 church, in Llandyfodwg.
• St Tyfriog: Only 1 church, in Llandyfriog.
• St Tyfrydog: Only 1 church, Llandyfrydog.
• St Tygwydd: Only 1 church, in Llandygwydd.
• St Tyrnog: Only 1 church, in Llandyrnog.
• St Ursula: Only 1 church, in Llangwyryfon.
• Saint Vitalis: Only 1 church, Dihewyd.
• St Winifred (Gwenffrewi): 2 churches, in Penrhiwceiber and Penywaun.
• St Womar: Only 1 church, in Minwear.
• St Wonnow: Only 1 church, Wonastow.
• St Woolos (Gwynllyw): Only 1 church, Newport.
• St Wyddyn: Only 1 church, in Llanwddyn.

Some churches don't have a specific saint's name, like the Belan Mission Church or the Llandrindod Wells Old Parish Church. There are 26 such churches listed.

This list gives you a glimpse into the many churches across Wales and the special names they carry, connecting them to centuries of history and faith.