Description
Saint David, sixth-century bishop and patron saint of Wales
David, known in Welsh as Dewi Sant, was a sixth-century bishop associated with a disciplined monastic community at Glyn Rhosyn, the site of present-day St Davids. Reliable contemporary detail is limited, and much of his familiar biography comes from a Life written centuries later. His enduring cult, episcopal ministry, monastic austerity, and place as patron of Wales are nevertheless firmly established. His feast is celebrated on March 1.
Bishop’s vestments, crozier, blessing hand, dove, and Welsh landscape
The icon shows David as an elderly bishop in red and white vestments marked with crosses. He holds a crozier and raises his right hand in blessing. A white dove appears beside his halo, recalling the later tradition of the Synod of Brefi, where a dove rested on him as he preached. The open Welsh landscape and distant hills connect the sacred portrait with the country whose Christian memory and identity he continues to represent.
For Wales, pastoral leadership, simple living, and faithful work
Saint David’s example supports prayer for Wales, for bishops and pastors, for monastic communities, and for people seeking disciplined simplicity. The icon can also recall the saying traditionally linked with his final counsel: do the little things faithfully. It is suitable for a church hall, rectory, monastery, Welsh home, classroom, or prayer corner and as a gift for clergy, Welsh families, travelers to Wales, or someone named David.
Crafted on linden wood in Poland
Made to order in Poland on a double-primed linden wood panel, with direct printing and decorative gold-tone metal leaf. A certificate with the year of production and a wall hanger are included.