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The life of St. David: Archbishop of Menebia, chief patron of Wales, and titular patron of Naas church and parish, in Ireland

CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. Introduction. — Prophecies regarding St. David's birth. — Parentage of our Saint. — Circumstances and miracles preceding his nativity. — Birth of St. David. — His Baptism 1 CHAPTER II. The Monastery of Rosnat or Kilmune. — St. David nurtured in Old Menevia. — The Dove, ah emblem of his innocence and holiness. — It is probable, St. David and St. Finnian of Clonard were early companions 17 CHAPTER III. St. David educated at first by Illtutus. — Afterwards instructed by Paulinus. — Ordained a priest. — Restores Paulinus to the use of sight. — Observations concerning Illtutus and Paulinus 26 CHAPTER IV. St. David admonished by an Angel to commence his mission. — Restores Glastonbury. — Builds a chapel in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary. — King Ina's foundations for Irish students. — Death and burial of King Arthur. — Religious erection at Bath by St. David. — He blesses the springs at this place 32 CHAPTER V. Missionary works undertaken by St. David, during the Saxon incursions. — Condition of Wales about this period. — Restored sight of King Ertig. — An angelic monition. — Many disciples flock to St. David. — Opposition experienced, and the designs of Pagan enem

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