Pater (Padr) Ishow of Patrishow in the shadow of the Holy Mountain. The Legend of the Skirrid (St Michael's Mount) Early Welsh customs.Earliest saints of royal blood . Islands, deserts, white and green martyrdoms,(Giving life to God) Place of animal and bird symbols in ancient Celtic times, adapted by Christian missionaries.Pilgrimage to Patrishow. Feedback from America,and food for Burns Night tomorrow night. Christian martys in other places, January-itis!

Harp beautifully played by Cheryl Ann Fulton from Magnatune on 'Airs of Wales'. Thank you Cheryl. Also the music Holy Holy from music.podshow.com. Other links are on the blog.

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Saint Materiana, Queen of Gwent, originally from North Wales, New Year Carol, Llanvetherine and links to Vortigern and Vortimer and Ynyr Gwent. An Easter Visit to Cornwall and the Valency Valley. Epiphany and the Mother of God Solemnity (Jan 1st) Beauty of a Cornish Easter. Confession and sin and joy of Epiphany.