St Asaph (/ ˈæsəf /; [3] Welsh: Llanelwy [ɬanˈɛlʊɨ̯] "church on the Elwy" [4]) is a cathedral city [5] and community on the River Elwy in Denbighshire, Wales. At the 2021 census the community had a …

First bishop of Asaph in Wales,also called Asa. He is believed to have lived in a hemitage near Tenegel, near Holywell. He is also described in a life of St. Kentigern, or Mungo. While still young, Asaph …

Jan 7, 2025 · St. Asaph is all about the cathedral. It is the center point of the city, dominating the streets around it, although it still claims to be Britain’s smallest. The building dates from the 13th century and …

The city of St Asaph lies between Denbigh and the coastal resort of Rhyl. It is home to the smallest cathedral in Britain and is set on the banks of the River Elwy.

Asaph, the Celtic ecclesiastic to whom the cathedral is dedicated, was bishop there in the 6th century. The original wooden structure, destroyed by the English in the 13th century, was rebuilt but …

Jan 16, 2025 · St Asaph, located in Denbighshire, North Wales, is a charming city with a deep historical and cultural legacy. Known for its iconic cathedral and picturesque surroundings, St Asaph offers a …

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St Asaph is worth visiting for its rich ecclesiastical history, stunning cathedral, and tranquil setting. Though officially a city, it has the feel of a large village or a small town—walkable, friendly, and …

A hymn tune used with the Scottish paraphrase 'How bright these glorious spirits shine' is called St Asaph. It was first published in 1825 in a collection by the Edinburgh musician Robert Archibald …

This saint during his exile (c. 545) betook himself to Wales and there founded the Celtic Monastery of Llanelwy (the church on the Elwy), as the Welsh still call the town of St. Asaph. Of the building and …