FOR YOUR DIARY!

St David Lewis, portrait in Llantarnam Abbey
 (Photo J D Smith)

Saint David Lewis, the last Welsh Martyr, was executed on 27th August 1679.  The site of his martyrdom is in the grounds of Porth Y Carne House, opposite the Catholic Church in Usk.

St David Lewis was martyred on or near 
this spot in 1679 (Photo J D Smith)

Every year, on the last Sunday of August, a pilgrimage in the Saint's honour (click here) takes place from the Catholic Church to his grave in the churchyard of St Mary's Priory Church.  

St Mary's Priory Church, Usk
(Photo J D Smith)

This year's Pilgrimage will take place on Sunday, 25th August, beginning at 3:00 p m at St Francis Xavier and St David Lewis Church, Porth Y Carne Street.