A portrait of St. Botolph
St. Botolph
d. c. 680
Feast
June 17 · VII c.
Patron of
Travelers · Farmers · Boston, Lincolnshire
Order
Abbot / Founder
Anglo-Saxon Benedictine abbot of the 7th century, founder of the monastery of Icanho (Iken) in East Anglia c. 654; one of the most widely-venerated of the early English saints, with seventy churches in England dedicated to him. Patron of travelers. Feast June 17.
Life & Times
Died: c. 680 · From: England.
Patronage
St. Botolph is invoked as the patron of travelers, farmers, boston, lincolnshire. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Botolph, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.