A 12th century Grade 1 listed church. Mae’r eglwys restredig Gardd I hon yn dyddio’n ôl i’r 12fed ganrif. See St. Celynnin’s Well with its reputed healing waters. Cewch weld Ffynnon Celynnin, a honnir bod ei dŵr yn gallu iachau pobl.
Quietly resting over 900 feet above the nearest village of Henryd on the South side of Tal-y-Fan, Llangelynnin Old Church [OS grid reference SH751737] has a serenity and ancient beauty that captures the pilgrim heart, and is celebrated in our monthly services from April to October. Fittingly, this very special place that commands such vistas, and a ‘higher ground’ perspective, has given its name to our Ministry Area of Bro Celynnin.
Services 2019
Armistice Day 11th November
Canu cloch yn yr Hen Eglwys Llangelynnin am 12.30. Ringing the bell at Llangelynnin Old Church at 12.30. All the Church bells in the country rang out in celebration of the Centenary of the end of the First World War.
Come and Worship
The ‘End of Season’ Communion Service at 3pm on 21st October was well attended. Our reflective services of Celtic Prayer and Praise have been very popular throughout 2018. All were welcomed at God’s table, high on the hills above Henryd.
Over the Winter
We are delighted to be returning to the beautiful ancient church of St. Benedict’s Church in Gyffin for the Winter season of Celtic Prayer and Praise. The candle-lit and contemplative services are at 6pm on Sunday.
Harvest Festival September 2018
A wonderful celebration of God’s harvest on 16th September 2018. Photographs taken by Terry Mart:-
John and Meira Shakespear said “The Llangelynnin Harvest Festival was very successful, being well attended with Capel Meibion having to be used, as there was no space left in the nave. Everyone enjoyed the music and thought that the display of flowers and harvest produce was wonderful. There was a feeling of joy as people chatted over refreshments at Heather and Clive’s after the service. Thank you to everyone who made it such a great occasion.”
Easter Day Communion Service April 2018
The sunrise Easter Day Communion Service on the 1st April 2018 will live long in our memory for its breathtaking beauty, capturing the awe, wonder and great joy of that first morning. This ancient church was packed full of people singing praises to the risen Christ. Alleluia!
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Abergele Pilgrims September 2018
A group, led by the Reverend Paul Flavell, from St. Michael’s Church, Abergele, was welcomed to Llangelynnin Old Church by the warden, John Shakespear and his wife Meira on a beautiful, autumn day on the 12th September. John showed the group the well which was now half full, having become dry during the drought. He gave a brief illustrated talk about the church, pointing out some of its interesting features as well as giving details of church services. The group retreated to the churchyard where they had a picnic lunch before a short service and prayers led by Paul. The party walked down to their cars, parked below Parc Mawr woods. A great day was enjoyed by all.
Llwyngwril Pilgrims June 2018
In June 2018, a group from our sister church, St. Celynnin’s Church in Llwyngwril in Meirionnydd, led by the Reverend Lindsay Ford, visited us. Following coffee at The Groes Inn, they drove up to be greeted at the ancient St. Celynnin’s Well, with thanks to John and Meira Shakespear who were able to tell them all about the well, the church and our worshipping life together. Their bellringer, Maggie, rang the bell which sounded across the hills before Lindsay led a brief service. A great late lunch at The Groes Inn awaited before the trip home.
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Easter Day Communion Service 2019
We will be returning to Llangelynnin Old Church on Sunday 21st April for the sunrise Easter Day Communion Service 2019.
A brief history
The church of St. Celynnin dates back to the 12th century next to the famous Holy Well of the same name, which is much older and whose water was renowned for its healing powers, and is in the corner of the churchyard. Although today it feels like a very remote site, it is thought that St Celynnin established this enclosure from which he preached in the 6th century as there was a community here from ancient times, traces of which can still be seen: standing stones, hut circles, hill forts and a Roman route. Still visible are the footings of an old inn, just outside the walls! For more details click here.
Opening hours
The church is normally open every day for visitors to enjoy its splendour from dawn to dusk, but will be closed on Wednesday 31st October and Friday 21st December. We apologise for any inconvenience that this might cause.
Fel arfer mae’r eglwys ar agor i ymwelwyr gael mwynhau ei gogoniant o doriad gwawr tan wyllnos ond bydd ar gau ar Mercher Hydref 31 a Gwener Rhagfyr 21. Ymddiheurwn am achosi unrhyw anhawster.
Contact details
Vicar: Reverend David Parry
DavidParry@esgobaethbangor.net 07403 635 510 / (01492) 593 402
Local Warden: John Shakespear (01492) 650 905
