Dewi Sant, Patron Saint of Wales |
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Dewi Sant (or St. David, in English), was the only one of the Patron Saints who was born in the country he is remembered in. He founded a monastery in St. David's, where the cathedral now stands. He was a Bishop in the early Welsh church. He travelled widely, telling people about Jesus. He was known as the 'Water Man' because he never drank alcoholic drinks, and he stood in cold water to help him concentrate on God. St. David's Day is 1st March. |
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Statue of Dewi Sant |
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St. David's Cathedral in St. David's, Pembrokeshire. After his death a shrine was built to St. David in the cathedral. This became an important place of pilgrimage. |
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Go to the "St. David" website |
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Go to a virtual tour of St. David's Cathedral |
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