St David's Day
Posted: 01 Mar 2018 18:36
THE national day of Wales is a time when Welsh people celebrate pride in their country.
Once a year on St David's Day, bright green leeks and yellow daffodils are turned into accessories across the nation -
all in honour of the Welsh patron saint.
Dydd Gwyl Dewi otherwise known as St David's day, is celebrated on March 1st every year - which is TODAY.
St David the patron saint of Wales and doves.
He was born in Caeral in Pembrokeshire, Wales, to Sant, a prince of Cardigan, and St Non, the daughter of chieftain
in around 500 AD.
Legend has it that he went on a pilgrimage, which led all the way to Jerusalem, where he was made an Archbishop.
He is also believed to have helped to spread the word of Christianity, and he founded around 12 monasteries.
However, very little else is known about his life other than the fact he is credited with performing several miracles.
The most famous is believed to have been when he was preaching to a large crowd at the Synod of Brefi and he
raised the ground beneath the hill so all those there could hear his sermon.
St David is thought to have died on March 1, 589 AD with his remains buried at St David's Catherdral in Pembrokeshire.
He was officially recognised as a saint by Pope Callixtus in 1120.
1st March, 2018 at 18:36
Once a year on St David's Day, bright green leeks and yellow daffodils are turned into accessories across the nation -
all in honour of the Welsh patron saint.
Dydd Gwyl Dewi otherwise known as St David's day, is celebrated on March 1st every year - which is TODAY.
St David the patron saint of Wales and doves.
He was born in Caeral in Pembrokeshire, Wales, to Sant, a prince of Cardigan, and St Non, the daughter of chieftain
in around 500 AD.
Legend has it that he went on a pilgrimage, which led all the way to Jerusalem, where he was made an Archbishop.
He is also believed to have helped to spread the word of Christianity, and he founded around 12 monasteries.
However, very little else is known about his life other than the fact he is credited with performing several miracles.
The most famous is believed to have been when he was preaching to a large crowd at the Synod of Brefi and he
raised the ground beneath the hill so all those there could hear his sermon.
St David is thought to have died on March 1, 589 AD with his remains buried at St David's Catherdral in Pembrokeshire.
He was officially recognised as a saint by Pope Callixtus in 1120.
1st March, 2018 at 18:36
