| ST.TUDNO AND ST TUDNO'S CHURCH |
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SANT TUDNO AC EGLWYS SANT TUDNO |

![]() Window in Holy Trinity Church |
In the sixth century the
young Tudno (pronounced “Tidno”) entered the
monastery of Bangor is Coed, near Chester, which was renowned for its
learning, patriotism and missionary zeal. In faith, Tudno then came to
the ancient rock of the Great Orme and climbed the steep paths of the
windswept headland to bring to the little round stone huts the message
of Christianity.
St. Tudno’s Church, on the Great Orme, is an emblem in stone of the witness of men down the ages to the faith first brought to this part by Tudno, Saint and Confessor. St. Tudno is now the patron saint of Llandudno and his feast day is celebrated on 5th June. Extract from
T.F. Wynne's booklet St. Tudno
and St. Tudno’s Church,
available from the church
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![]() One of many Celtic crosses in the churchyard |


![]() Stigmata
boss
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The
oldest part of the present building is the north wall of the nave,
which dates from the 12th century. The font dates back to
the
12th century and fixed to the south wall are two fine old stone coffin
lids, which date back to the 13th century. On either side of the
east
window are painted tablets with the Lord's Prayer, the Creed and the
Ten Commandments in the Welsh language. In the roof is a wood carving, above the sanctuary step where people kneel to receive Holy Communion. This is the stigmata, or representation of the five wounds of our Saviour, which depicts the two hands, the two feet and the side, each bearing a wound. There is a similar boss in the neighbouring church of Llanrhos. Obviously the work of a local craftsman, these two bosses are thought to be the only examples of their kind in the country. |

| The
large cemetery and the cemetery chapel are shown in the foreground of
this photograph. Just beyond the cemetery are St. Tudno's Church
and
churchyard, surrounded by a boundary wall. The cemetery opened in September 1903 and the majority of burials after this time would have been in the cemetery rather than the churchyard. |
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The Easter Vigil service took place on
Saturday 22 March, a cold and windy evening, and the New Fire was quite
popular with people arriving at the church (perhaps we should have made
the fire larger!). The service began in the dark with blessing
the Pascal Candle, lighting it from the New Fire and passing the light
from person to person. After the Rector sang the Exultet,
readings were heard in the darkened church and the Easter Proclamation
was followed by simultaneous fanfare on the organ, ringing of the bell
and switching on of the lights. After singing an Easter hymn,
water for baptism was blessed in the font and baptismal vows were
renewed. 
| Lord
and Father, we thank you for the beauty of this place which you
created. In all the uncertainties of our world, may the hills which stand steadfast and sure about us speak of the steadfastness of your love; may the sea around us with its eternal ebb and flow keep us aware of your ever-flowing grace; may the open sky above us remind us that your mercy is always offered to us. Help us to remember that we are part of your Creation and that you cherish us and hold us in the palm of your hand. Amen |
![]() Great
Orme near St. Tudno’s Church
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![]() Snowdonia
from the Great Orme
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Loving
Father, when the way seems difficult, when the day seems weary, when we
are troubled, or lonely, or sad, lift us up into your presence, just as
the hills are lifted up. Comfort us with the knowledge of your love, nourish us with the beauty of mountain and valley, sea and sky spread out before us. Thus strengthened and refreshed, may we journey on, trusting that you will guide us in the steep places, show us the pathway when it is hidden or uneven, walk with us wherever our road may lead. We ask this in the name of your dear Son, who is the way, the truth and the life. Amen |