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The holy and right-believing King '''Constantine of Strathclyde''' (Welsh: ''Custennin'', Latin: ''Constantinus'') c.570-c.640, was the only son of King [[w:Riderch I of Alt Clut|Riderch Hael]] of [[w:Kingdom of Strathclyde|Strathclyde]] and his queen Languoreth. He appears only in the Latin hagiography of [[Kentigern of Glasgow|St. Kentigern]] written by the 12th century monk [[w:Jocelyn of Furness|Jocelyn of Furness]], which regards him as a cleric, thus connecting him with the other saint named [[Constantine of Cornwall|Constantine]] venerated throughout Great Britain. His [[feast day]] is on [[March 11]].

==Life==
Constantine was converted to Christianity early in his life, possibly by Saints [[Columba of Iona|Columba]] or [[Kentigern of Glasgow|Kentigern]], as recorded in the ''[[w:Annals of Ulster|Annals of Ulster]]'' for AD 589.<ref>David Nash Ford's '''Early British Kingdoms (EBK)'''. ''[http://www.earlybritishkingdoms.com/bios/constsc.html St. Constantine, King of Strathclyde].'' Nash Ford Publishing, 2001.</ref> He succeeded to his father's throne in 612, but resigned the throne and became a [[monk]].<ref name=CLARKSON>Tim Clarkson (Univ. of Manchester). ''"[http://www.mun.ca/mst/heroicage/issues/2/ha2rh.htm Rhydderch Hael]".'' '''The Heroic Age.''' Issue 2, Autumn/Winter 1999.</ref> Living anonymously, his identity was only discovered because once, while grinding corn, he chuckled to himself, ''"Can this be King Constantine, who wore a helm and shield, drudging at a cornmill?"'' He was overheard, and encouraged to become a priest.

Later, he succeeded [[w:Mo Chutu of Lismore|St. Mochuda]] as abbot of [[w:Rahan, County Offaly|Rahan in Offaly]], Ireland around the year 636. The ''[[w:Óengus_of_Tallaght#F.C3.A9lire_.C3.93engusso|Martryology of Oengus]]'' (ca.830) lists the [[March 11|11th of March]] as the day for commemorating Constantine King of Rathen.

<blockquote>According to this document, Constantine was the — ''successor of [[w:Mo Chutu of Lismore|Mochutu of Rathen]] in [[w:Delbhna|Delbna Ethra]] in Meath, a king of Britain, who left his realm and came on his pilgrimage to Rathen in the time of Mochutu.'' According to this account, it was Constantine who ''marked out the church of Rathen, and dug its dyke, and bettered Cepach Cusantín (Constantine’s Plot) to the south of Rathen.''<ref>Howley Hayes Architects. ''[http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Heritage/Documents/Rahan_Conservation_Plan.pdf RAHAN MONASTIC SITE: A Conservation Plan prepared by Howley Hayes Architects].'' Offaly Heritage Plan 2007–2011. p.28.</ref></blockquote>

Still later he returned to Scotland and founded churches at Kirkconstantine, Kenneil, and Dunnechtyn, and, most famously, the [[w:Govan Old Parish Church|monastery at Govan]] on the river Clyde. There he reposed and was buried. His shrine can still be seen today in the parish church of that place.

''Holy Father Constantine, pray to God for us!''

==Historicity==
There is no record of Rhydderch's son Constantine outside of the [[Kentigern of Glasgow|Kentigern]] hagiography, nor does a ruler or prince of this name appear in the Strathclyde royal pedigree, although since [[w:Riderch I of Alt Clut|Rhydderch]] himself is absent from the latter the omission may not be unduly significant.<ref name="CLARKSON"/>

Scholarly opinion regards Constantine as an ecclesiastical invention, probably originating at Glasgow, his creation arising from a need to identify a suitable local saint to explain the cult of the otherwise unknown earlier "[[Constantine of Cornwall|St. Constantine]]", to whom the early church at nearby [[w:Govan Old Parish Church|Govan]] is dedicated.<ref name="CLARKSON"/>

==See also==
* [[Constantine of Cornwall]]

==References==
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==Sources==
* Great Synaxaristes: {{el icon}} ''[http://www.synaxarion.gr/gr/sid/2409/sxsaintinfo.aspx Ὁ Ἅγιος Κωνσταντίνος ὁ βασιλεὺς].'' 11 Μαρτίου. ΜΕΓΑΣ ΣΥΝΑΞΑΡΙΣΤΗΣ.
* David Nash Ford's '''Early British Kingdoms (EBK)'''. ''[http://www.earlybritishkingdoms.com/bios/constsc.html St. Constantine, King of Strathclyde].'' Nash Ford Publishing, 2001.
*''[http://www.allmercifulsavior.com/icons/Icons-Constantine-Strathclyde.htm Icon of St. Constantine of Strathclyde, King, Monk (7th c.)].'' All Merciful Savior Orthodox Mission (Home of the Western Saints Icon Project & Liturgical Texts Project).
* Howley Hayes Architects. ''[http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Heritage/Documents/Rahan_Conservation_Plan.pdf RAHAN MONASTIC SITE: A Conservation Plan prepared by Howley Hayes Architects].'' Offaly Heritage Plan 2007–2011. 92pp. ISBN 9780953584192
* Jackson, K.H. ''"The Sources for the Life of Saint Kentigern."'' Pp.272-357. In: '''Studies in the Early British Church.'' Edited by N.K. Chadwick. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 1958.
* [[w:Constantine of Strathclyde|Constantine of Strathclyde]]. Wikipedia.

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−	The holy and right-believing King '''Constantine of Strathclyde~~''' also '''Constantine of Govan~~''' (Welsh: ''Custennin'', Latin: ''Constantinus'') c.570-c.640, was the only son of King [[w:Riderch I of Alt Clut\|Riderch Hael]] of [[w:Kingdom of Strathclyde\|Strathclyde]] and his queen Languoreth. He appears in the ''[[w:Óengus_of_Tallaght#F.C3.A9lire_.C3.93engusso\|Martryology of Oengus]]'' (ca.830) as well as in the Latin hagiography of [[Kentigern of Glasgow\|St. Kentigern]] written by the 12th century monk [[w:Jocelyn of Furness\|Jocelyn of Furness]], which regards him as a cleric. His [[feast day]] is on [[March 11]].	+	The holy and right-believing King '''Constantine of Strathclyde''' (Welsh: ''Custennin'', Latin: ''Constantinus'') c.570-c.640, was the only son of King [[w:Riderch I of Alt Clut\|Riderch Hael]] of [[w:Kingdom of Strathclyde\|Strathclyde]] and his queen Languoreth. He appears in the ''[[w:Óengus_of_Tallaght#F.C3.A9lire_.C3.93engusso\|Martryology of Oengus]]'' (ca.830) as well as in the Latin hagiography of [[Kentigern of Glasgow\|St. Kentigern]] written by the 12th century monk [[w:Jocelyn of Furness\|Jocelyn of Furness]], which regards him as a cleric. His [[feast day]] is on [[March 11]].

	==Life==		==Life==

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	The holy and right-believing King '''Constantine of Strathclyde''' also '''Constantine of Govan''' (Welsh: ''Custennin'', Latin: ''Constantinus'') c.570-c.640, was the only son of King [[w:Riderch I of Alt Clut\|Riderch Hael]] of [[w:Kingdom of Strathclyde\|Strathclyde]] and his queen Languoreth. He appears in the ''[[w:Óengus_of_Tallaght#F.C3.A9lire_.C3.93engusso\|Martryology of Oengus]]'' (ca.830) as well as in the Latin hagiography of [[Kentigern of Glasgow\|St. Kentigern]] written by the 12th century monk [[w:Jocelyn of Furness\|Jocelyn of Furness]], which regards him as a cleric. His [[feast day]] is on [[March 11]].		The holy and right-believing King '''Constantine of Strathclyde''' also '''Constantine of Govan''' (Welsh: ''Custennin'', Latin: ''Constantinus'') c.570-c.640, was the only son of King [[w:Riderch I of Alt Clut\|Riderch Hael]] of [[w:Kingdom of Strathclyde\|Strathclyde]] and his queen Languoreth. He appears in the ''[[w:Óengus_of_Tallaght#F.C3.A9lire_.C3.93engusso\|Martryology of Oengus]]'' (ca.830) as well as in the Latin hagiography of [[Kentigern of Glasgow\|St. Kentigern]] written by the 12th century monk [[w:Jocelyn of Furness\|Jocelyn of Furness]], which regards him as a cleric. His [[feast day]] is on [[March 11]].

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 [[Image:ScsConstantinus-of-Govan-AHart.jpg|right|thumb|St. Constantine of Strathclyde, King, Monk (7th c.)]]
-The holy and right-believing King '''Constantine of Strathclyde''' (Welsh: ''Custennin'', Latin: ''Constantinus'') c.570-c.640, was the only son of King [[w:Riderch I of Alt Clut|Riderch Hael]] of [[w:Kingdom of Strathclyde|Strathclyde]] and his queen Languoreth. He appears in the ''[[w:Óengus_of_Tallaght#F.C3.A9lire_.C3.93engusso|Martryology of Oengus]]'' (ca.830) as well as in the Latin hagiography of [[Kentigern of Glasgow|St. Kentigern]] written by the 12th century monk [[w:Jocelyn of Furness|Jocelyn of Furness]], which regards him as a cleric. His [[feast day]] is on [[March 11]].
+The holy and right-believing King '''Constantine of Strathclyde''' also '''Constantine of Govan''' (Welsh: ''Custennin'', Latin: ''Constantinus'') c.570-c.640, was the only son of King [[w:Riderch I of Alt Clut|Riderch Hael]] of [[w:Kingdom of Strathclyde|Strathclyde]] and his queen Languoreth. He appears in the ''[[w:Óengus_of_Tallaght#F.C3.A9lire_.C3.93engusso|Martryology of Oengus]]'' (ca.830) as well as in the Latin hagiography of [[Kentigern of Glasgow|St. Kentigern]] written by the 12th century monk [[w:Jocelyn of Furness|Jocelyn of Furness]], which regards him as a cleric. His [[feast day]] is on [[March 11]].
 ==Life==

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	The holy and right-believing King '''Constantine of Strathclyde''' (Welsh: ''Custennin'', Latin: ''Constantinus'') c.570-c.640, was the only son of King [[w:Riderch I of Alt Clut\|Riderch Hael]] of [[w:Kingdom of Strathclyde\|Strathclyde]] and his queen Languoreth. He appears in the ''[[w:Óengus_of_Tallaght#F.C3.A9lire_.C3.93engusso\|Martryology of Oengus]]'' (ca.830) as well as in the Latin hagiography of [[Kentigern of Glasgow\|St. Kentigern]] written by the 12th century monk [[w:Jocelyn of Furness\|Jocelyn of Furness]], which regards him as a cleric. His [[feast day]] is on [[March 11]].		The holy and right-believing King '''Constantine of Strathclyde''' (Welsh: ''Custennin'', Latin: ''Constantinus'') c.570-c.640, was the only son of King [[w:Riderch I of Alt Clut\|Riderch Hael]] of [[w:Kingdom of Strathclyde\|Strathclyde]] and his queen Languoreth. He appears in the ''[[w:Óengus_of_Tallaght#F.C3.A9lire_.C3.93engusso\|Martryology of Oengus]]'' (ca.830) as well as in the Latin hagiography of [[Kentigern of Glasgow\|St. Kentigern]] written by the 12th century monk [[w:Jocelyn of Furness\|Jocelyn of Furness]], which regards him as a cleric. His [[feast day]] is on [[March 11]].

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 ==Life==
-Constantine was converted to Christianity early in his life, possibly by Saints [[Columba of Iona|Columba]] or [[Kentigern of Glasgow|Kentigern]], as recorded in the ''[[w:Annals of Ulster|Annals of Ulster]]'' for AD 589.<ref>David Nash Ford's '''Early British Kingdoms (EBK)'''. ''[http://www.earlybritishkingdoms.com/bios/constsc.html St. Constantine, King of Strathclyde].'' Nash Ford Publishing, 2001.</ref> He succeeded to his father's throne in 612, but resigned the throne and became a [[monk]].<ref name=CLARKSON>Tim Clarkson (Univ. of Manchester). ''"[http://www.mun.ca/mst/heroicage/issues/2/ha2rh.htm Rhydderch Hael]".'' '''The Heroic Age.''' Issue 2, Autumn/Winter 1999.</ref> Living anonymously, his identity was only discovered because once, while grinding corn, he chuckled to himself, ''"Can this be King Constantine, who wore a helm and shield, drudging at a cornmill?"'' He was overheard, and encouraged to become a priest.
+Constantine was a [[conversion|convert]] to Christianity early in his life, possibly by Saints [[Columba of Iona|Columba]] or [[Kentigern of Glasgow|Kentigern]], as recorded in the ''[[w:Annals of Ulster|Annals of Ulster]]'' for AD 589.<ref>David Nash Ford's '''Early British Kingdoms (EBK)'''. ''[http://www.earlybritishkingdoms.com/bios/constsc.html St. Constantine, King of Strathclyde].'' Nash Ford Publishing, 2001.</ref> He succeeded to his father's throne in 612, but resigned the throne and became a [[monk]].<ref name=CLARKSON>Tim Clarkson (Univ. of Manchester). ''"[http://www.mun.ca/mst/heroicage/issues/2/ha2rh.htm Rhydderch Hael]".'' '''The Heroic Age.''' Issue 2, Autumn/Winter 1999.</ref> Living anonymously, his identity was only discovered because once, while grinding corn, he chuckled to himself, ''"Can this be King Constantine, who wore a helm and shield, drudging at a cornmill?"'' He was overheard, and encouraged to become a [[priest]].
-Later, he succeeded [[w:Mo Chutu of Lismore|St. Mochuda]] as abbot of [[w:Rahan, County Offaly|Rahan in Offaly]], Ireland around the year 636. The ''[[w:Óengus_of_Tallaght#F.C3.A9lire_.C3.93engusso|Martryology of Oengus]]'' (ca.830) lists the [[March 11|11th of March]] as the day for commemorating Constantine King of Rathen.
+Later, he succeeded [[w:Mo Chutu of Lismore|St. Mochuda]] as [[abbot]] of [[w:Rahan, County Offaly|Rahan in Offaly]], Ireland around the year 636. The ''[[w:Óengus_of_Tallaght#F.C3.A9lire_.C3.93engusso|Martryology of Oengus]]'' (ca.830) lists the [[March 11]] as the day for commemorating Constantine King of Rathen.
 <blockquote>According to this document, Constantine was the — ''successor of [[w:Mo Chutu of Lismore|Mochutu of Rathen]] in [[w:Delbhna|Delbna Ethra]] in Meath, a king of Britain, who left his realm and came on his pilgrimage to Rathen in the time of Mochutu.'' According to this account, it was Constantine who ''marked out the church of Rathen, and dug its dyke, and bettered Cepach Cusantín (Constantine’s Plot) to the south of Rathen.''<ref>Howley Hayes Architects. ''[http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Heritage/Documents/Rahan_Conservation_Plan.pdf RAHAN MONASTIC SITE: A Conservation Plan prepared by Howley Hayes Architects].'' Offaly Heritage Plan 2007–2011. p.28.</ref></blockquote>
-Still later he returned to Scotland and founded churches at Kirkconstantine, Kenneil, and Dunnechtyn, and, most famously, the [[w:Govan Old Parish Church|monastery at Govan]] on the river Clyde. There he reposed and was buried. His shrine can still be seen today in the parish church of that place.
+Still later he returned to Scotland and founded churches at Kirkconstantine, Kenneil, and Dunnechtyn, and, most famously, the [[w:Govan Old Parish Church|monastery at Govan]] on the river Clyde. There he reposed and was buried. His shrine can still be seen today in the [[parish]] church of that place.
 ''Holy Father Constantine, pray to God for us!''
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 There is no record of Rhydderch's son Constantine outside of the [[Kentigern of Glasgow|Kentigern]] hagiography, nor does a ruler or prince of this name appear in the Strathclyde royal pedigree, although since [[w:Riderch I of Alt Clut|Rhydderch]] himself is absent from the latter the omission may not be unduly significant.<ref name="CLARKSON"/>
-According to one author, "scholarly opinion regards Constantine as an ecclesiastical invention, probably originating at Glasgow, his creation arising from a need to identify a suitable local saint to explain the cult of the otherwise unknown earlier "[[Constantine of Cornwall|St. Constantine]]", to whom the early church at nearby [[w:Govan Old Parish Church|Govan]] is dedicated."<ref name="CLARKSON"/>
+According to one author, "scholarly opinion regards Constantine as an ecclesiastical invention, probably originating at Glasgow, his creation arising from a need to identify a suitable local [[saint]] to explain the cult of the otherwise unknown earlier "[[Constantine of Cornwall|St. Constantine]]", to whom the early church at nearby [[w:Govan Old Parish Church|Govan]] is dedicated."<ref name="CLARKSON"/>
 ==See also==