Hierarch
David the Archbishop
New Calendar March 1 Old Calendar March 14
Why they are a saint
Saint David, Patron of Wales, said to have been the son of a Welsh chieftain, lived in the latter half of the sixth century. The Orthodox Church commemorates David the Archbishop on March 1.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take David the Archbishop 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 the Archbishop, 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.