David grew up to become a great preacher. He founded monastic settlements in Wales, Brittany and South East England.

He was a vegetarian who only ate bread, herbs and vegetables. He only drank water.

He died in c589 and is buried at St David’s Cathedral.


The phrase he used, Gwnewch y pethau bychain mewn bywd..... Do the little things in life... Is still well known in Wales today.

David is the Patron Saint of Wales and his Feast Day is on 1 March.