Rhys Prichard (61B2(RHYS PRICHARD))

Rhys Prichard (c.1579-1644), a native of Llandovery, was ordained priest 1602 after studying at Jesus College, Oxford, and became vicar of Llandingad & Llanfair-ar-y-bryn the same year. He retained the living until his death in 1644, becoming Chancellor of St Davids Cathedral in 1626, where he is buried. His famous book was published posthumously, in 1659-60, but a complete edition did not appear until 1681.

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Crucifixion with Vicar Prichard and William Williams Pantycelyn firm/studio: C.E. Kempe & Co Ltd 1922 Church of St Mary, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire east wall of the chancel