Billfrith
8th-century Northumbrian saint / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Billfrith (Old English: BillfriĆ°; fl. early 8th century) is an obscure Northumbrian saint credited with providing the jewel and metalwork encrusting the former treasure binding of the Lindisfarne Gospels. His name is thought to mean "peace of the two-edge sword".[1]
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Died | 8th-century |
Major shrine | Durham Cathedral |
Feast | 6 March |
Attributes | Goldsmith |
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