St David was a bishop in South-West Wales during the 6th century and became the patron saint of Wales. He is traditionally believed to be the grandson of Ceredig ap Cunedda, king of that part of Wales.

He is renowned as a teacher and preacher, founding monasteries and churches in Wales, Devon and Brittany. He is said to have played a role in spreading Christianity on the continent as well as the UK, inspiring numerous place names in Brittany.

Around the year 550, he attended the Synod of Brefi, where he was outspoken in opposing the Pelagian heresy. As a result, his fellow monks elected him primate of the region. His best-known miracle is said to have taken place when he was preaching in the middle of a large crowd at the Synod of Brefi, when the ground on which he stood is reputed to have risen up to form a small hill. Historian, John Davies, noted that one can scarcely "conceive of any miracle more superfluous" in a hilly country like Wales!

St David’s remains are housed in the Cathedral of St Davids in Pembrokeshire in South Wales. The Cathedral stands on the site of a monastery founded by St David. The town of St Davids in is said to be the smallest cathedral city in the UK.

Please note: Today's service will be followed by the Annual Congregational Meeting.