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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Martyr

Cyflifer

A martyr, commemorated in the early Celtic calendars; very little is recorded.

Uncertain source. We are looking to verify this information as soon as we can.

Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Cyflifer, named in the genealogies also Cyflefyr or Cyflewyr, is counted a son of Brychan Brycheiniog; Merthyr Cyflifer is said to be called after him. One entry says he was killed by the pagan Saxons in Ceredigion, where he is buried. No place of the name is known in Cardiganshire today. Other lists make him a son of Gwynllyw and a brother of Cadoc, but this is no doubt an error. He is venerated in the undivided Church.