A £150,000 appeal to restore the shrine of Wales’ patron saint is to be launched this week at St Davids Cathedral. (Saturday September 11th)
The shrine dates back to the 12th century and was an important destination for mediaeval pilgrims. But it was destroyed during The Reformation (15th Century) and has remained as it is now ever since.
The restoration of the Shrine will return the relics of St David to their rightful place behind the high altar in the cathedral. It will also offer visitors and pilgrims an opportunity to pray at the Shrine and to give thanks to God for the example of St David. With the restoration of the Shrine it is hoped once again that St Davids Cathedral will become the most important place of pilgrimage in Wales.
The appeal is being co-ordinated by the Friends of St Davids Cathedral, founded 70 years ago to support the work of the Dean and Chapter of the cathedral. It is hoped that the restoration will be completed by St. Davids Day 2012.
