is celebrated annually on March 1. Just like the Irish celebrate their patron saint on St Patrick’s Day, St David’s Day remembers the patron saint of Wales. However, unlike the Irish ...

David founded a monastery where St Davids stands today. He died in 589 AD and was buried in the grounds of his own monastery. He has been the patron saint of Wales since the 12th century.

His appointment was announced at St Davids Cathedral by the Archbishop of Wales. The new bishop said he was "humbled and honoured". Ten things to know about the patron saint of Wales Church ...