Services every Wednesday (11am)
St. Benedict’s is a charming small Church on an ancient site, part of which dates to the 12th century. Eglwys fach hudolus hon ar safle hynafol, gyda rhan ohoni’n dyddio’n ôl i’r 12fed ganrif
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St. Benedict’s Church is an ancient, small country Church tucked away in Gyffin, on the outskirts of Conwy, and has been a place of worship and prayer since the 12th century. It has great history, beauty and significance, which is exemplified by an incredible 15th century painted Chancel ceiling.
The church is closed between services, however if you would like to visit please phone Heather on 07843 850840 or Mags on 07410 985973 who will try to help.
Wednesday Worship (11am)
Midweek Communion forms a welcoming oasis in the centre of our week, which follows the Church in Wales (2004) Book of Common Prayer.
The Celtic Praise Winter Season
On the third Sunday of the month (November to March), St Benedict’s hosts the winter season of Celtic Praise – before it returns to Llangelynnin (from Easter to October). Expect beautiful acoustic folk-style worship in a candle-lit setting, with a warm welcome: always a reflective, soul-uplifting experience.
Latest News and Events from St. Benedict’s, Gyffin
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Notice of Vestry Meeting and Electoral Roll Completion
Friends, This is to give notice of the completion of the Electoral Roll and advise members of the Annual Vestry Meeting which is to take place on Thursday 9th May at 4.30pm in the St. Mary’s Church Hall, Conwy. All members of the roll are encouraged to attend. Member of the Church in Wales, asContinue…
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Celtic Praise – St Patrick’s Day and Dawn Communion on Easter Day
We hope you can join us in celebratory style for St. Patrick’s Day, and the last in the winter series of Celtic Praise services in St. Benedict’s before we move up to Llangelynnin for the summer. 6pm, St. Benedict’s Church Gyffin. And once again we will welcome the dawn in that special ‘thin place’ thisContinue…
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Join our Volunteer Visitor Welcome Team
St. Mary’s Conwy needs you! Preparations are underway for our visitors season, which will begin during Easter Week and continue through to the end of September. Could you volunteer your time to join our brilliant Visitor Welcome team welcoming tourists and visitors to our historic church? This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone hoping toContinue…
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New advert for Bro Celynnin’s next priest!
The advert for a new Vicar in Bro Celynnin is now live on the Diocese website and in the Church Times, supported by this wonderful video showcasing our fantastic area, churches, and way of life here in Conwy. This is such an exciting time to join us in Conwy and the Valley- with many excitingContinue…
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Celtic Praise this Sunday!
More music, art, and candle-lit reflection at this week’s service of Celtic Praise, ‘Buds of Spring’. It really does feel as though spring is in the air, so it’s a wonderful opportunity to give thanks and embrace the changing season in this peaceful evening service. 6pm, St. Benedict’s Church, Gyffin. We hope you can joinContinue…
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History
The origins of St. Benedict’s Church date further back than Conwy itself, and long before the castle was built! Although the main building is no older than the 12th century, the Churchyard may well be as ancient as the 8th century, as indicated by its round shape. It’s believed that the Church was dedicated to a local Saint and that it was re-dedicated to Saint Benedict under the monastic influence of Aberconwy Abbey. It has a beautiful 14th century porch and wooden doorway.
However, the must see is at the other end of the Church. There are sixteen 15th century panels painted onto the arched vault of the Sanctuary, which depict the four Evangelists (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John), who are flanked by female figures in red, olive and grey, against a foliage background.
There is a fine 13th century Font, which lays claim to the baptism of one of the translators of the New Testament into Welsh, which was published in 1567. Richard Davies was the Bishop of St. Asaph Cathedral in 1559 and the Bishop of St. David’s Cathedral in 1561.
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