St Illtud

St. Illtud was a 6th-century Welsh monk and teacher known for founding a prominent early Christian monastery at Llantwit Major in Wales. He is celebrated for his dedication to education, spiritual leadership, and fostering learning among monks and students. The monastery became an important center for religious study and helped shape early Christian life in Britain. Illtud's legacy emphasizes the importance of faith, community, and education, and he is remembered as a saint and patron of students and teachers. His influence extended through the monastery's role in spreading Christianity and learning throughout the region.