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Cuthbert CuthbertSaint, Bishop of Lindisfarne
Date of Birth: 01.01.0634
Country:  Dive |
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Saint Cuthbert the Hermit
Cuthbert was an Anglo-Saxon monk and bishop in the kingdom of Northumbria, which at the time included northeastern England and southeastern Scotland as far as the Firth of Forth. He is one of the major medieval saints of England, and he is particularly venerated in parts of Scotland that he visited. Cuthbert is the patron saint of Northumbria.
Life and Ministry
Cuthbert was a monk at Melrose Abbey and later at Ripon Abbey. In 684, he was appointed Bishop of Hexham, and in 685, he became Bishop of Lindisfarne. Cuthbert was a dedicated and charismatic leader, and he was known for his holiness and his love for the poor. He also had a reputation as a miracle worker, and many stories are told of his miraculous deeds.
Death and Legacy
Cuthbert died in 687 and was buried on the island of Lindisfarne in northeastern Britain. Due to Viking raids, his remains were later moved inland. When his tomb was opened in 1104, the Gospel of John (known as the Lindisfarne Gospels) was found next to his body.
Veneration and Patronage
Cuthbert was declared a saint shortly after his death, and his feast day is celebrated on March 20. He is one of the most popular saints in England, and his cult spread throughout Europe. He is particularly revered in Northumbria, and he is considered the patron saint of the region.
Disciples
Cuthbert's most famous disciple was Saint Ethelwald of Lindisfarne, who succeeded him as Bishop of Lindisfarne. Other disciples included Saint Herbert of Derwentwater and Saint Acca of Hexham.
