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- The first Norman king, William the Conqueror, visited St Davids and prayed there in 1081, which cemented its status as a holy place. Around the same time, the cult of St David was gaining popularity. Later in 1115, King Henry I ordered the building of a church dedicated to the Welsh saint and appointed Bishop Bernard as Bishop of St Davids.
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Establishing St Davids. 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 cathedral began to have life again and the famous Welsh Youth Pilgrimages to St Davids (Cymry'r Groes) led many to a life of service in the church and provided the Church in Wales with inspired clergy for a decade following.
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, Dewi Sant, was a leading figure and monk in the early Welsh Church who lived in this area in the sixth century. He founded a monastic community here living a simple, austere life in the Celtic monastic tradition which connected the people of Wales with Ireland, Cornwall, France and the Scottish Isles.
The present cathedral building mostly dates from the 13th century. The tower collapsed in 1220. The damaged areas were rebuilt by 1250, but other repairs were needed after an earthquake in 1248. With various later additions, the building is Wales’ biggest church. Look up at the ornate ceilings when you visit.
The construction of the new church began around 1180 – 1182, under the patronage of Peter de Leia, the Norman bishop of St Davids. At that time, a Romanesque nave was built, and in the next century a chancel, the transept and a tower at the crossing were added.
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