Welsh cathedral receives civic honor recognizing Bangor’s 1500th anniversary
[Church in Wales] Saint Deiniol’s Cathedral in Bangor, Wales, has been awarded “The Freedom of the City of Bangor,” the highest honor the City Council can bestow, in recognition of its substantial contributions to the community throughout its long history. The award comes as the city celebrates its 1500th anniversary in 2025.
In a unanimous decision during a recent meeting, Bangor City Council voted to honor the cathedral with this civic award, making it the first organization to receive this recognition in over a decade. Previous recipients include the British Broadcasting Corporation, RAF Valley and David Lloyd George, who was British prime minster during World War I.
The award acknowledges the cathedral’s historical significance and ongoing role in Bangor’s cultural and spiritual life as the city approaches this momentous milestone. Founded by Saint Deiniol in 525 AD, Bangor is recognized as the oldest city in recorded history.
