Saint Gildas the Wise (c.500-570)

Saint Gildas the Wise was cared for and educated at a monastery. He became friends with many exceptional men who would one day become saints, and he excelled in the classroom. Gildas became a monk, and moved to Ireland to continue his education and give his life more fully to God. He evangelized, established churches and monasteries, and has many miracles credited to him. He wrote many works geared toward monks, urging them to strive to achieve holy lifestyles. Gildas was called to return to England to preach the Good News in the north, and continued this ministry for the rest of his life.