Saint David or Dewi Saint, as he is known in the Welsh language, was a Celtic monk, abbot and bishop, who lived in the Sixth Century. During his life, he was archbishop of Wales and he was one of the many early saints who helped to spread Christianity among the pagan Celtic tribes of western Britain. Sometimes, as a self-imposed penance, he would stand up to his neck in a lake of cold water, reciting Scripture. March 1st is a proud day among the Welsh. As it is the festive day of their patron saint, David, it is customary to wear a leek or daffodil as these are the national emblems of Wales.
Many schools have a half day holiday and schoolchildren wear national costume.
St David is said to have died on March 1st 589 and his remains are buried in St David's Cathedral, Pembrokeshire. Patron saint of England . Several stories have been attached to St George, the best known of which is the Golden Legend . In it, a dragon lived in a lake near Silena, Libya. Whole armies had gone up against this fierce creature and had gone down in painful defeat.