Ceitho was a 6th-century Welsh abbot and saint who resided in West Wales. As a descendant of the king Cunedda Wledig, he was reportedly one of five brothers, including Gwynno, Gwynoro, Celynin, and Gwyn, who were all recognized as saints. These siblings are credited with establishing the village of Llanpumsaint in Carmarthenshire. Following his lineage, he was also the son of Cynyr Farfdrwch of Cynwyl Gaeo.
Life and work
During his life, Ceitho served as an abbot and sought solitude as a hermit. He is said to have established an abbey where he lived in seclusion. Local tradition also links him to a natural spring known as Ffynnon Geitho, which is noted for maintaining a constant temperature, remaining warm during winter and cold during the summer months.
Veneration
The saint is honored as the patron of Llangeitho in Ceredigion. His religious legacy is preserved through the sites associated with his life, including the abbey he founded and the spring near his former hermitage. He is recognized within the Catholic tradition as a saint.