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Roman Catholic AnswerBecause he is the patron saint of Wales and has been for a thousand years.
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Q: Why is Saint David special to Welsh people?
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Who is the Welsh Patron Saint?

saint David


Who was the welsh patorn saint?

saint David


Why do Welsh people celebrate Saint David's Day?

St. David is the patron saint of Wales, much like Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.


How do you say Saint David's Day in Welsh?

Saint David's Day in Welsh = Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Happy Saint David's Day! = Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus!


How do French people celebrate St. David's Day?

St. David is a Welsh saint and not widely celebrated in France.


What people celebrate Saint David's Day?

St. David of Wales is primarily celebrated in Wales or people of Welsh descent since he is a patron saint of that country much as St. Patrick is celebrated in Ireland and by those with an Irish background.


What is St. David the saint of?

He is the patron saint of Wales. He is also the patron saint of Pembrokeshire, a county in Wales, and of Naas, a town in Ireland where many Welsh people settled in the 12th century. He is the patron saint of poets and of vegetarians.


Where did saint avid live?

I can't find a Saint Avid, but there was a Saint David. He was a Welsh Bishop who lived (in Wales) during the 6th century.


What made Saint David a saint?

AnswerSaint David became a saint because he helped the Welsh defeat the Saxon, by telling them that they should put something on them so that they know that they aren't killing the wrong soldiers. So he picked up a "leek" a type of flower, and said to put it on there helmets, and before you know, the Welsh defeated the Saxons all thanks to Saint David and his wisdom


Why is St David's Day important?

He was a Welsh saint and he is the patron saint of Wales. People in Wales celebrate St. David's Day with various symbolism and activities. There are parades and festivals in his honour. It is not a national holiday in Wales, but there have been calls to make it a national holiday.


When was Saint David canonized?

Catholic Answer St. David, a bishop and confessor, patron of Wales, was acclaimed a saint before the canonization process came into being.Saint David became a saint because he helped the Welsh defeat the Saxon, by telling them that they should put something on them so that they know that they aren't killing the wrong soldiers. So he picked up a "leek" a type of flower, and said to put it on there helmet's and before you know, Welsh defeated the Saxon. Then they decided to make that monk, named David a Saint.


What is the Welsh emblem?

Welsh emblem is a dragon. The daffodil is the national flower of Wales, where it is traditional to wear a daffodil or a leek on Saint David's Day (March 1).