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A saint once honoured in Wales is being remembered today, along with the site said to be her final resting place. Llanerfyl in Powys is home to a church dedicated to Saint Erfyl, a “virgin saint” first recorded in Welsh tradition in the 15th century and celebrated each year on July 6. The site was once the centre of long-held customs. Read more Letter: Powys town ‘becoming charity shop capital’ of Wales Man faces allegation of sexually assaulting female in Newtown in 2023 Powys MS say he will challenge 'deeply worrying' plans to cut ward beds Known by many names – including Eurfyl, Erful, Gwerfyl, and Urvul – she is believed to have connections to early Celtic Christianity. It was said to have grown from the saint’s staff, similar to tales surrounding other early Christian figures. An inscribed stone in the churchyard was once thought to connect her to Padarn and Cadfan, though this has been shown to be a misreading. A reliquary bearing her name is still kept at Llanerfyl, and the grounds hold the remains of an ancient wooden shrine. A holy well once stood nearby, with water believed to be curative and once used for baptisms and it became a tradition for the children of the surrounding area to drink the water with sugar added on Easter Mondays.