Christopher Bethell

1773–1859 (age 86)

Biography

Christopher Bethell devoted decades to the Anglican ministry, guiding parishes with thoughtful sermons and careful attention to the spiritual needs of his flock before his elevation to the episcopate.

His long service in Wales strengthened the bonds between rural communities and the wider church; his memory endures at St Tegai's Church, Llandygai, where the faithful still gather near the site of his resting place.