A special event will honour the legacy of one of Wales’ most important hymn-writers.
The Welsh language celebration will mark 250 years since the birth of Ann Griffiths, a revered Christian poet and hymn-writer who lived in Powys in the late 18th century.
The commemoration will take place on July 12 at 7pm at Neuadd Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwnfa village hall and will be led by musician and Pioneer Priest, the Revd Dr Cass Meurig.
Revd Dr Meurig said: "Ann Griffiths is an iconic figure in Wales and a Christian poet of national importance.
"Her hymns are regarded as some of the finest in the Welsh language, and the story of her powerful conversion and short life has become an inspiration to many."
The evening, titled Noson Ann, will be a Welsh language service of worship featuring her hymns and contributions from local singers.
Born in 1776 on a farm near Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwnfa, Ann Griffiths died in 1805 at the age of 29 and is buried in the churchyard of St Michael’s Church in the village.
The church closed for worship in 2021, but access to the churchyard and Ann’s grave remains open.
Revd Dr Meurig runs events and services in communities around the Tanat Valley and Lake Vyrnwy areas.
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