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<div style="border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px; overflow: auto;"> Saint David, known in Welsh as Dewi Sant, was a pivotal figure in early Christianity in Wales, born around 500 AD near St. Bride's Bay in Pembrokeshire. He is celebrated as the patron saint of Wales and was known for his ascetic lifestyle, his founding of numerous churches, and his opposition to the Pelagian heresy. Tradition recounts that his mother, Non, was a nun, and his father was the chieftain Sant. David's life was marked by miracles and his dedication to monastic life and preaching. ==Biography== === Birth === David was born around 500 AD near St. Bride's Bay, Pembrokeshire, Wales. === Early Life === Educated at Henfynyw, Cardigan, David was known from an early age for his piety and dedication to a religious life. === Occupation === David became a bishop, notably of Mynyw, which is now known as St Davids. === Vocation === He was renowned for founding monasteries, preaching, and leading the Church in Wales against Pelagianism. He lived a life of extreme austerity, advocating for simplicity, vegetarianism, and manual labor. === Death === Saint David died around 589 AD in Menevia, Wales, from natural causes, with his last sermon emphasizing the doing of "the little things" in life. ==Significant events== * Presided over the Synod of Llanddewi-Brefi, where he was instrumental in defeating Pelagianism. * Moved the seat of ecclesiastical government from Caerleon to Mynyw (St Davids). * Founded numerous churches and monasteries across Wales. == Death == David passed away peacefully, with his death traditionally celebrated on March 1, which is now known as Saint David's Day. ==Canonization== === Servant of God === David was not formally recognized through the modern canonization process; his sainthood was traditional and based on his life and miracles. === Venerable === Not applicable in the traditional context of David's recognition as a saint. === Beatification === No formal beatification; his veneration has been longstanding. === Canonization === Saint David was not formally canonized by any pope; his recognition as a saint is based on tradition and widespread veneration. ==Miracles== === Miracle for beatification === Not applicable; however, one of David's miracles includes the ground swelling beneath him to elevate him while preaching. === Miracle for canonization === Not applicable; another miracle attributed to him is the restoration of sight to a blind man. === Other notable miracles === * Resurrection of a dead child. * Surviving eating poisoned bread without harm. ==Patronage== Saint David is the patron saint of Wales, poets, and vegetarians. ==Feast day== Saint David's Day is celebrated on March 1. ==Veneration== Saint David is venerated through wearing daffodils or leeks, attending church services, and participating in cultural events in Wales. His relics are primarily housed in St David's Cathedral in St Davids, Wales. ==Books== === Written about the saint === * [https://www.amazon.com/Life-St-David-Rhys-Williams/dp/0718829037 The Life of St David by Rhys Williams] * [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/320152.St_David_of_Wales St. David of Wales by John Morris] === Written by the saint === No known writings by Saint David exist. ==External links== * [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-David Britannica - Saint David] * [https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04640b.htm Catholic Encyclopedia - St. David] * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_David Wikipedia - Saint David] ==References== {{Reflist}} </div>