Beloved Monk and Bishop of Lindisfarne Cuthbert of Lindisfarne (c 634-87) has long been northern England’s favourite saint. It is easy to see why: Cuthbert was holy, humble, peaceable, prayerful, faithful in friendship, winsome, and really kind. Cuthbert was born into a fairly wealthy Anglo-Saxon family, and he became a monk at Melrose in 651. … Continue reading St. Cuthbert – 20th March
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The Feast Day of St. Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland, 17th March
One of our national patron saints, St. Patrick is attributed with bringing Christianity into Ireland with many considering him to be one of the great evangelists of the Christian gospel. Born in the 5th century in south-west Roman Britain (possibly Cornwall) Patrick was raised in the Celtic tradition on his parent’s estate. His capture by … Continue reading The Feast Day of St. Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland, 17th March
St James the Least of All – March 2023
The Rev Dr Gary Bowness continues his tongue-in-cheek letters from ‘Uncle Eustace’… The Perils of Moving from the City to the Countryside The RectorySt James the LeastMarch 2023 My Dear Nephew Darren Those parishioners of yours who won millions on the Lottery and moved into this parish have created quite a stir. It was perhaps a … Continue reading St James the Least of All – March 2023