Who is St. David?

St. David was a 6th-century Welsh bishop considered to be the patron saint of Wales. St. David was known to have performed several miracles. He could cure blindness and even bring back the dead to life. However, his greatest miracle happened when he was preaching in the middle of a large crowd at the Synod of Brefi. A small hill miraculously rose under him so that his preaching could reach everyone around him. He is believed to have been born to a lady of noble Irish birth living in Dyfed. He entered the world in the middle of a violent storm and was baptized at a young age. He grew up to be a pious and religious man and was ordained as a priest. He was active in missionary work and founded a number of monasteries. He was also famous for the extremely austere life he led and encouraged others to lead He is believed to have died on 1 March, a Tuesday. It is generally accepted that he died in 589 as 1 March fell on a Tuesday that year.

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