St David

Wales's holy patron

St David is the patron saint of Wales, a sixth-century monk and bishop credited with founding monasteries and spreading Christianity throughout Wales.

His feast day, March 1st, is celebrated as St David's Day with Welsh cultural traditions including wearing daffodils or leeks.

In Welsh, he is known as Dewi Sant.

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  • WalesCeltic British principality
  • patronRegular supporter or customer
  • MarchYear's third month
  • leekMild cylindrical onion relative
  • daffodilYellow trumpet-shaped spring flower

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