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Swithun
9th-century Bishop of Winchester / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Swithun (or Swithin; Old English: Swīþhūn; Latin: Swithunus; died 863) was an Anglo-Saxon bishop of Winchester and subsequently patron saint of Winchester Cathedral. His historical importance as bishop is overshadowed by his reputation for posthumous miracle-working. According to tradition, if it rains on Saint Swithun's bridge (Winchester) on his feast day (15 July) it will continue for forty days.
Quick Facts Saint, Bishop of Winchester ...
Swithun | |
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![]() Portrait of St Swithun in the Benedictional of St Æthelwold, c. 970s | |
Bishop of Winchester | |
Born | c. 800 possibly Hampshire |
Died | (863-07-02)2 July 863 Winchester, Hampshire |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Anglican Communion Eastern Orthodox Church |
Major shrine | Winchester Cathedral. Parts survive in cathedral museum. Also modern replacement shrine. |
Feast | 2 July (Norway) 15 July (England) |
Attributes | Bishop, holding a bridge, broken eggs at his feet |
Patronage | Hampshire; Winchester; Southwark; the weather |
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