Saint Aldate was a Briton bishop who lived during the 6th century. He is believed to have perished in 577 during the Battle of Deorham, a conflict involving the Anglo-Saxons. Although historical details regarding his life remain scarce, he is recognized as a saint within both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions. His identity is sometimes linked to the name Eldad, and some historians have even speculated about the origins of his name, though such theories lack strong evidence.