Services every Sunday (11am)
St Mary’s Church, Caerhun is Grade I listed Church, which lies within the site of a Roman fort, Canovium. Mae’r Eglwys restredig Gradd I hon yn sefyll yng Nghaer Rufeinig Canovium.
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Nestling quietly alongside the banks of the Conwy River, St. Mary’s Church Eglwys y Santes Fair offers an oasis of calm on a site that was once a bustling Roman fort. The building has a beautiful simplicity and serves those who live nearby in villages such as Rowen, as well as those who live far away. It offers a place of serenity to experience worship that is grounded in God’s word, spoken as blessing, teaching, comfort and peace, for over 700 years.
Sunday Worship (11am)
Services are mainly eucharistic and follow the Church in Wales (2004) Book of Common Prayer. Occasionally, Morning Worship Services are taken by Lay Readers.
Latest News and Events from St. Mary’s, Caerhun
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Reflections from the Vicar 2025
At this week’s Annual Vestry Meeting, Rev. Kevin shared the below reflections. If you hadn’t been able to take a copy last week, they are here for you to read and reflect on now. Reflections from the Vicar I want to begin by saying thank you for your welcome to Bro Celynnin and also to
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Holy Week 2025
We are pleased to confirm the schedule for Holy Week. The poster attached has the main services, with details of smaller reflections and get togethers in the downloadable booklet. There will be a number of Acts of Witness in Conwy on Good Friday – more details to follow. If you would like to join the
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Evensong with the Prayer Book Society on 23rd March in Conwy
Cantorion Celynnin are once again pleased to join with Cantamus for another beautiful choral evensong service in St. Mary’s Conwy, with The Prayer Book Society. The 1664 Prayer Book has a wonderfully timeless quality that maintains a strong cultural significance in our life of worship. The choirs will sing Joanna Forbes L’estrange’s Kings College Service,
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Christmas in the Parish
It’s that time of year again, when we start to look ahead to what will be another busy Festive Season here at Bro Celynnin. From Christmas Tree Festivals and Christmas Concerts, to Carol Services and Christmas Day Communion, we hope to be able to share this special season with you all, our friends, family, and
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Bro Celynnin welcomes a new Vicar!
An introduction to our new Vicar, the Rev. Kevin Ellis, joining us in the Spring.
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David Runs for Neuadd Ni
Could you sponsor David as he takes on four massive challenges this November? All in aid of our Neuadd Ni hall renovation project, which could use a boost in funds to help us cross the finish line!
A Magical Evening
As part of 2022’s ‘Open Doors’ season and thanks to Creu Conwy – Conwy County Borough Council’s support for the arts, St Mary’s Caerhun played host to workshops that led to a wonderful evening of storytelling and music, set within an art installation by the young, emerging artist Seren Gwanwyn. In front of a packed house, Angharad told stories from the Mabinogi and other folk tales with local resonance, accompanied on harp and guitar by brother Tom. It was a truly magical experience!
credit: Susan Blagden
Lent Series
Every Thursday afternoon from 10th March to 7th April, there was a Lenten journey at the church. Mary’s story was told through flowers to help us reflect on our own joys and sorrows. It was led by Rev Susan Blagden: a mix of input, prayer, sharing together, and some gardening tips with ample time for you to reflect on your own story.
Previous Years
Bishop Andy (now Archbishop of Wales) presided and preached at the Eucharist on the second Sunday of Epiphany in 2020.
Psalm 40: 1-11
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History
St. Mary’s Church dates back to the 13th century and was built by the Cistercian Monks of Maenan Abbey. The Church is located in the North-Eastern corner of a large Roman fort called Canovium, which was built much earlier in 75AD. Legend suggests that the fort lasted long after Roman withdrawal. In the 6th century, it was occupied by the King of Gwynedd Rhun ap Maelgwn, hence the name Cae-rhun.
Two of the yew trees are over 1000 years old!
Beautiful 18th century lych gate, but duck your head!
St. Mary’s Church was a place of Christian worship long before King Henry VIII’s Reformation. Unfortunately, many of the features of Roman Catholicism were destroyed, but restoration work was carried out in the 1970s, which unearthed a medieval stoop, that had previously been hidden in the corner of the building!
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More About St. Mary’s Church, Caerhun
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History of St. Mary’s in Caerhun
Above the Church entrance, there is a badly eroded, roughly carved 15th century crucifix. The Church walls contain dressed, red sandstone blocks, which were probably part of the old Roman fort. Outside, the wooden lintel of the window nearest the organ is carved as if it was once part of some furniture. In the Northwest corner of the Churchyard, Read more
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