Saint Baglan facts for kids
Saint Baglan was a hermit who lived in the 500s. He made his home in a place called Baglan in Wales.
Quick facts for kids Saint Baglan |
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| Born | 6th century |
| Residence | Baglan, Wales |
| Attributes | Hermit |
Who Was Saint Baglan?
Saint Baglan was a religious person from the 6th century. He is known for being a hermit, which means he lived a simple life, often alone, to focus on his faith. He lived in the area of Baglan, which is in Wales.
Early Life and Studies
Some stories say that Baglan was a prince from Brittany, a region in France. His father was supposedly named Ithel Hael.
Baglan went to school at a monastery in Llanilltud Fawr, also known as Llantwit Major. This school was run by Saint Illtud, a very important teacher. After his studies, Baglan traveled to the Vale of Neath. He went there to be a missionary, sharing his faith with others.
Building a Church
Baglan founded a church in Baglan. He lived in a small room, called a cell, right next to the church.
There's a famous story about how he chose the spot for his church. The story says that either Saint Cadoc or Saint Illtud saw Baglan carrying fire in his clothes without burning them. This was seen as a miracle!
Because of this, Illtud gave Baglan a special staff called a crozier. He told Baglan to build a church wherever he found a tree that had three special things growing on it.
Baglan found a tree that had:
- A group of baby pigs
- A beehive
- A crow's nest
However, Baglan wanted to build the church in a different spot, lower down on flat land. But every time he tried to build there, what was built during the day would disappear or be moved back to the tree's spot by night.
Finally, Baglan understood. He decided to build the church right by the special tree. This church was rebuilt later in the Middle Ages. Sadly, this church burned down in 1954 and is now a ruin. Baglan's crozier, the special staff, was said to have survived until the 1600s.
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