Tradition of St David.

Tradition of St David  St David.

St David. Feast Day 1 March.

A Saint's feast day is usually celebrated on the anniversary of his/her death. St David 's feast day, is celebrated on the 1 March and he is the Patron Saint of Wales.  He was a monk who lived in the 6th century, who founded a chain of monasteries across Wales, known for their austerity and holiness. He was consecrated a bishop whilst on a pilgrimage in Jerusalem.  He was involved in a major Church council at Brefi in Cardigan, where he worked to reconcile different factions.  

Emblem of St David.

St. David's emblem is traditionally either a leek or daffodil. He is associated with music probably because of the references of scripture of his name's sake, and also because of the great Welsh tradition of singing. 

Menu to celebrate St David.

St David's Day is traditionally celebrated with a special supper. The menu includes leek and potato soup, or a leek pie (made with puff pastry topping and leeks in a cheese sauce). For dessert, the traditional 'bara brith' which is a Welsh fruitcake, served slice with butter.  Of course, the centrepiece of the table is the daffodil (or leek).

To all those men who bear his name- Happy feast Day.