A portrait of St. Cuthbert
St. Cuthbert
c. 634 – 687
Feast
March 20 · VII c.
Patron of
Northumbria · Shepherds · Sailors · Otters, local
Order
Bishop / Monk / Hermit
Anglo-Saxon Northumbrian monk (c. 634-687), prior and later bishop of Lindisfarne; lived as a hermit on Inner Farne and was famous for his communion with sea birds and seals. His incorrupt body, with the Lindisfarne Gospels, was carried in flight from Viking raids and finally rests at Durham. Feast March 20.
Life & Times
Born: c. 634 · Died: 687 · From: England / Scotland.
Patronage
St. Cuthbert is invoked as the patron of northumbria, shepherds, sailors, otters, local. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“Always keep peace and divine charity among yourselves.”— His dying words to the monks of Lindisfarne, recorded by St. Bede in 'Life of St. Cuthbert' (c. 720)
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Cuthbert, 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.