Uncle of St. David of Wales. Monk.
also commemorated 2 March.
Troparion of St Gistilian
Tone 1
Following the commandments of Christ thou didst instruct many in the
True Faith,
O Father Gistilian,
establishing churches and monasteries to serve the faithful.
Pray for us, O Saint,
that we may profit by thine example
for the salvation of our souls.
Kontakion of St Gistilian
Tone 5
Truly we hymn thee, O Father Gistilian,
for thou didst labour to strengthen the church in Wales,
giving thy life to this noble and God-pleasing cause.
Ever blessing thy memory,
we implore thy prayers for us sinners.
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