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St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne

c. 634–687 · Durham · Feast March 20

Cuthbert was a shepherd boy who saw angels carrying the soul of St. Aidan to heaven and became a monk. He served as prior of Lindisfarne and then lived as a hermit on the Farne Islands, where he protected the eider ducks. Made bishop against his will, he served two years before returning to his island to die. His body was found incorrupt and now rests in Durham Cathedral.

  • Feast: March 20 (New Calendar)
  • Lived: c. 634–687
  • Place: Durham
  • Relics today: Durham Cathedral
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