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January 29 · Optional · White

St Gildas the Wise

(c. 500–570) British monk and historian, author of On the Ruin of Britain, which scourged the vices of kings and clergy after the Roman withdrawal. He ended his days as a hermit and abbot at Rhuys in Brittany, revered as a father of Celtic monasticism.

When is the feast of St Gildas the Wise?

The feast is celebrated on January 29 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Gildas the Wise?

The feast of St Gildas the Wise is celebrated on January 29 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Gildas the Wise?

(c. 500–570) British monk and historian, author of On the Ruin of Britain, which scourged the vices of kings and clergy after the Roman withdrawal. He ended his days as a hermit and abbot at Rhuys in Brittany, revered as a father of Celtic…

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