by Percy E. Corbett - friendsofsabbath.org

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But this little Christian band was only a minority and they died during further Roman
persecutions. Pudens was martyred in A.D. 96, Claudia died a natural death in A.D. 97.
Pudentiana was executed in A.D. 107, her brother, Novatus in A.D. 131 and her sister,
Praxedes In A.D. 140.
George Jowett writes that although the names of this little band have been erased from the
Calendars of Martyrs, the older records reveal the following:-
May 17. Natal Day of the blessed Pudens, father of Praxedes and Pudentiana. He was clothed
with Baptism by the Apostles.
May 17. Natal Day of St. Pudentiana, the virgin of the most illustrious descent, daughter of
Pudens and Disciple of the Holy Apostle St. Paul.
June 20. Natal Day of St. Novatus, son of the blessed Pudens, brother of St. Timotheus the
Elder, and Virgin of Christ, Pudentlana- and Praxedes. All these were instructed in the faith by
the Apostles.
August 22. Natal Day of St. Timotheus, son of St. Pudens.
September 21. Natal Day of St. Praxedes, Virgin of Christ in Rome.
November 26. Natal Day of St. Linus, first Bishop of Rome.
In A.D. 59; the parole of Caractacus in Rome ended. He returned to Britain and built a castle
at Aber Gweryd, now St. Donat's Manor, in Glamorganshire. He ended his days peaceably,
dying a natural death and was buried in the Cor of Ilid in the same burial ground as his wife,
Cyllinus, Cymon, Eurgain and Salog.
Following the death of Aristobulus, the Princess Eurgain became the chief influence in the
Christian Mission. The famous Iolo MS states that Eurgain founded twelve colleges of
Christian Druids for Culdee initiates at Caer Urgan, or Cor Eurgain. George Jowett writes:-
"These colleges she endowed bountifully, developing them to the highest estate in theological
learning. From here many of the greatest teachers and most able missionaries flowed out in a
constant stream, on into the tenth century. Her love for music and excellent talent created the
first Christian choirs. Eurgain was as talented as her young sister, Claudia, and her famed
aunt, Pomponia, writing hymns and anthems that rang throughout the land in chants of praise
and glory. Her attention to the education of the young in the many schools she provided is a
noble record. The beautiful princess Eurgain devoted her entire wealth and life in the service
of Christ. The records state that she was the most beloved woman in Britain and the first
Christian female saint. Her illustrious life is chronicled in the 'Genealogy of the Saints in
Britain,' a beautiful woman, a noble princess, a shining star in the diadem of Christ."
On the death of Aristobulus, Ilid, a man of Israel, who had gone with Bran and Arisobulus to
Cambria, took charge. He is described as being a Judean convert out of Rome. In the Cymric
Triads he is shown as a very capable and energetic leader. He spent many years working for
the Christian mission in Cambria. The Lolo MS records, "He afterwards went to Glastonbury
where he died and was buried and Ina, King of that country, raised a large church over his