Dmui, Saint
Dmui, Saint
Confessor , Archbishop of Menevia, born probably Cardiganshire, Wales, c.544 ; died Menevia, Pembrokeshire, 601 . Little historical information exists concerning David, although there are many elaborate legends about him. He was present at the synods of Brevi, 519 , and Lucus Victorire, 569 . Welshmen wear leeks on Saint David’s Day, to commemorate a great victory over the Saxons, when, by David’s advice, they wore leeks in their head-gear to distinguish themselves from the enemy. Patron of Wales. He is usually represented standing on a hill, with a dove on his shoulder. Canonized, 1120 . Relics at Glastonbury. Feast , 1 March .