6th century.
Bishop Gwinear, an Irish prelate made an expedition to Cornwall he had
news of heathenism among the people. This expedition ended in disaster
for St Gwinear and his followers were massacred possibly on the spot
where Gwinear parish church now stands. By the heathen chieftain Teudar.
The chief stronghold of Teudar was at Riviere, and now lies buried under
the sands at Hayle Towens. The disciples of St Patrick do not seem to
have been greatly discouraged by the massacre of Gwinear and his
companions. A fresh band of missionaries was formed to go to Cornwall.
St Germoe was chosen among many others (inc St Breaca ) to take part in
this expedition. A landing was effected at St Ives but no sooner had
this intrepid band reached land than it was violently assailed by the
heathen Teudar, and many missionaries were slain at Conetconia, now
buried under the Hayle Towens. St Germoe escaped, and eventually found
safety in the distraction the south side of Tregonning, possibly amongst
a Cornish clan which had successfully resisted Teudar's power. There in
the course of time he founded and consecrated after the Brito-Celtic
manner, during a period of Forty days fasting and prayer, the site upon
which the ancient Church of St Germoe stands.
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St Germoe is a near relative, possibly brother, of St Breaca.
We have found this information in the Celtic Year By Shirley Toulson but
at present are unable to know the wall painting to which she is
referring to. Quote
In a wall painting in the church in Breage he is
shown wearing a Crown and Sceptre no doubt because he appears as a
monarch in the legends connected with Breaca.