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Martyr

Phiala of Hayle

A Cornish martyr honored at Hayle, of the 5th century, commemorated in the Orthodox England calendar.

Feast
December 14old style December 27
Era
5th century
Place
Hayle
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Phiala of Hayle came from Ireland to Cornwall in England in the fifth century, with her brother Fingar. Both were put to death, with their companions, by pagans at Hayle near Penzance. The sources found say no more about their lives.

She is commemorated with her companions on 14 December (new style) in the Orthodox England calendar.

Commemorated the same day December 14