Both during his life and after his death, he became a popular medieval saint of Northern England, with a cult centred on his tomb at Durham Cathedral. Cuthbert is regarded as the patron saint …

A hermit by nature, Cuthbert retired in 676 to Inner Farne, where he devoted himself to prayer and where he built an oratory and cell. His fame for holiness grew. His successful efforts to protect …

Cuthbert was thought by some to be Irish and by others, a Scot. Bede, the noted historian, says he was a Briton. Orphaned when a young child, he was a shepherd for a time, possibly fought …

May 11, 2021 · Saint Cuthbert (circa 634 to 20 March 687) was an Anglo-Saxon monk from the Kingdom of Northumbria, who became the bishop of Lindisfarne and one of the most important …

Cuthbert was a perfect choice for such a sensitive role; his reputation for devotion and sanctity, and the fact that he himself had been raised in the Celtic tradition and now supported Roman …

Sep 12, 2025 · Discover the life of Saint Cuthbert - Northumbria’s shepherd saint, hermit of Farne, and Lindisfarne’s bishop whose relics shaped medieval England.

St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne was an English monk and bishop known for his piety and miraculous works. He served as Prior at Lindisfarne and later as Abbot-Bishop, helping to unify Christian …

Perhaps the most popular saint in England before the martyrdom of St. Thomas Becket in the year 1170, St. Cuthbert (feast day: Sept. 4) was known as the “wonder-worker” for the many …

Jul 27, 2023 · St. Cuthbert had a significant influence on Anglo-Saxon England during his lifetime and after his death. As a bishop, he helped to spread Christianity throughout the region, and …

Dec 16, 2024 · St. Cuthbert is one of the most revered saints in Christian mythology, particularly within the context of the British Isles. His life and legacy are rich in spiritual significance and …