Who is Saint David

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St David (or Dewi Sant) was born towards the end of the fifth century and was reported to have royal lineage. His father, Sant, was the son of Ceredig, who was prince of Ceredigion, a region in South-West Wales. His mother, Non, the daughter of a local chieftain was also believed to be a niece of King Arthur.

He founded a Celtic monastic community at Glyn Rhosin (The Vale of Roses) on the western headland of Sir Benfro, where St Davids Cathedral stands today. He was famed throughout the Celtic world as a teacher and ascetic.

His foundation at Glyn Rhosin became one of the most important shrines of the Christian world, and the most important centre in Wales.