Saint Piran was a 5th century Cornish abbot and saint, possibly of Irish origin.
He is the patron saint of tin-miners and generally regarded as the patron saint of Cornwall.
He was reportedly executed by Theodoric or Tador, King of Cornwall in 480 AD.
His feast day is popular in Cornwall.The largest St. Piran’s Day event is the march across the dunes to St. Piran’s cross which 100s of people attend, generally dressed in black, white and gold, and carry the Cornish flag. Daffodils also feature in celebrations in Truro.
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