Hierarch
David of Wales
Saint David, Bishop of Wales
New Calendar March 1 Old Calendar March 14
Why they are a saint
David of Wales served as Bishop of Wales. David was a Welsh Christian prelate who served as Bishop of Mynyw during the 6th century. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take David of Wales as a patron when they bear the name David at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 1. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy David of Wales, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.