Paul Aurelian - Paulinus of Wales

Paulinus of Wales

For other saints named Paulinus, see Saint Paulinus.

G. H. Doble thought Saint Paul Aurelian might be the same as Saint Paulinus of Wales, revered in Carmarthenshire, south-west Wales as a hermit and teacher at a place usually identified as Whitland (or Hendy Gwyn ar Daf) He founded churches and chapels around Llandovery. He is said to have taught Saint David and Saint Teilo and to have nominated David to speak at the Synod of Llanddewi Brefi (in around 545). Claims to the foundation of the church at Paul are dubious.

A 6th century inscribed stone found at Caeo in Carmarthenshire, now in the Carmarthen Museum, appears to honour him as "preserver of the faith, constant lover of his country, champion of righteousness". His feast day is 23 November.