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St. Ninian of Whithorn

5th century · Whithorn · Feast September 16

Ninian was a Briton who studied in Rome and returned to preach to the Picts of southern Scotland. Around 397 he built a white stone church at Whithorn, the Candida Casa, the first known church in Scotland. His cave by the sea is still a place of pilgrimage.

  • Feast: September 16 (New Calendar)
  • Lived: 5th century
  • Place: Whithorn
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