A portrait of St. Deusdedit of Canterbury
St. Deusdedit of Canterbury
d. 664
Feast
July 14 · VII c.
Patron of
Canterbury · Bishops
Order
Bishop
First Anglo-Saxon Archbishop of Canterbury (655-664), formerly named Frithona; ruled the see during the period leading to the Synod of Whitby. Feast July 14.
Life & Times
Died: 664 · From: England.
Patronage
St. Deusdedit of Canterbury is invoked as the patron of canterbury, bishops. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Deusdedit of Canterbury, 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.