Welsh saints as genius loci

[Dyn Hysbys]

Shwmae, folks. I've always loved the syncretism of folk Catholicism, and find myself increasingly drawn to working with the saints from a more localised protestant background (I was baptised in the Church in Wales, a lifetime ago, and have bounced around the pagan/occult world since). I'm curious, does anyone else experience their local saints as part of the genius loci? Welsh saints are so embedded in our place names, local legends and myths, miracle workers rubbing shoulders with figures from the Mabinogion, their physical remains even part of our land. Cymru is such a historic mix of faiths. For a country filled with protestant chapels, we do love our saints!
Any other folk magicians work with local saints more than the 'big' Catholic ones?

 

[AlfrunGrima]

Please tell more about the saints and local things!

 

[MagickalStudent569]

Shwmae, folks. I've always loved the syncretism of folk Catholicism, and find myself increasingly drawn to working with the saints from a more localised protestant background (I was baptised in the Church in Wales, a lifetime ago, and have bounced around the pagan/occult world since). I'm curious, does anyone else experience their local saints as part of the genius loci? Welsh saints are so embedded in our place names, local legends and myths, miracle workers rubbing shoulders with figures from the Mabinogion, their physical remains even part of our land. Cymru is such a historic mix of faiths. For a country filled with protestant chapels, we do love our saints!
Any other folk magicians work with local saints more than the 'big' Catholic ones?

When I think of the Welsh Saints I think of St. Patrick mostly. Most Irish consider him a Irish Saint traditionally, which he is, but originally he was from what is called Wales today. I being of partial Welsh ancestry and raised Catholic is the only reason I know this lol.

Here in the states probably the most common and well known folk saint is St. Expedite. His origins are murky but he is much beloved across America among Hoodoo and Folk Catholic Practitioners (Brujaria, Santeria, Stregheria etc... we have so many now...). He's famous for being able to get people out of bind financially if you perform is ritual right to the letter. He can literally help you find work or get some fast cash to pay off debit overnight if everything is done right and you keep your word. If you do not though or get something wrong in the ritual he can also turn your life upside down as fast as he can help you. Not someone for beginners I am told but... if you really need the help.. he can bring enormous power too bear to help you. He also does not like anything remotely pagan or demonic.. so if you already work with any of them.. do not call on him for aid.