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The Cathedral is the result of centuries of unbroken community and worship, from Dewi Sant’s day to the present. The enduring presence of this place in the face of history’s challenges is testament to its power as a centre of faith and hope.
The site of St Davids Cathedral has been an active place of worship since the sixth century. Explore the history of St David, or Dewi Sant, the community he founded here and the role he continues to play in Wales today.
St David was believed to be a special person from the time he was born. It is believed that when he was baptised, the blind monk who was holding him miraculously regained his sight.
St Davids Cathedral (Welsh: Eglwys Gadeiriol Tyddewi) is an Anglican cathedral situated in St Davids, Britain's smallest city, [1] in the county of Pembrokeshire, near the most westerly point of Wales.
Oct 11, 2024 · St. David’s Cathedral holds the prestigious title of being the oldest cathedral in Wales, with roots dating back to the 12th century. Its rich history and breathtaking architecture make it a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and architectural connoisseurs alike.
The purple-stoned St Davids Cathedral, built in the 12th Century, became one of the most important shrines of medieval Christendom – two pilgrimages to St. Davids equalling one to Rome. A container made of wood and metal, kept behind the High Altar, is believed to hold the bones of St David and St Justinian, his colleague and confessor.
David is thought to have founded an earlier community somewhere to the west of modern St Davids, before establishing a new church and monastery at a place then known as "Glyn Rhosyn" on the banks of the Afon Alun (where the current Cathedral now stands).
