March 1

541-602, Patron of Wales
Studied under St. Paul Aurelian. Worked with St. Columbanus, St. Gildas the Wise and St. Finnigan. Missionary and founder of monasteries.

Born to the Welsh royalty, the son of King Sandde, Prince of Powys, and of Saint Non, the daughter of a chieftain of Menevia (western Wales). Grandson of Ceredig, Prince of Cardigan. Uncle of King Arthur. Priest.

Following his contribution to the synod of Brevi in Cardiganshire, he was chosen primate of the Cambrian Church. Archbishop of Caerleon on Usk, he moved the see to Menevia. Presided at the Synod of Brefi which condemned the Pelagian heresy. Encouraged and founded monasteries. First to build a chancel to Saint Joseph of Arimathea's wattle church at Glastonbury.

After a vision in his monastery in the Rhos Valley, he set out next day with two monks to Jerusalem to aid the Patriarch. While there his preaching converted anti-Christians. Legend says that once while he was preaching, a dove descended to his shoulder to show he had the blessings of the Spirit.

Prayer...
O Almighty God, who in Your most Holy providence chose Your servant David to be an apostle to the people of Wales, to bring those who were wandering in darkness and error to the true light and knowledge: Grant to us that we may walk in that light, that we may come at last to the light of everlasting life; through the merits of Jesus Christ Your Son our Lord both now and forever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.