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Saint Bilo

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Bilo
Born5th century
Venerated inCatholic Church

Saint Bilo (Welsh: Sant Belyau) was a 5th century saint and one of the 24 daughters of Brychan Brycheiniog.[1] She founded a church in Llanfilo, which is now a village in the community of Felin-fach in Powys.[2]

The head of a neighbouring tribe allegedly tried to abduct and rape her in an attempt to force her to marry him.[citation needed]

Parts of her history are thought to have added to Milburgha's stories of Much Wenlock.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ Jones, T.D. 1977, The Daughters of Brychan, BrycheiniogXVII
  2. ^ Breverton, T.D. 2000, The Book of Welsh Saints, Gwasg Glyndwr