Bartholomew of Farne
| Saint Bartholomew of Farne | |
|---|---|
| Born | Whitby, Northumbria, England |
| Died |
1193 Farne Islands, England |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 24 June |
Bartholomew of Farne was a Benedictine hermit. Born Tostig, to parents of Scandinavian origin, in Whitby, Northumbria, England, he changed his name to William while still a child. He then travelled through Europe, possibly to escape marriage.[1] He returned to England to enter the Benedictine monastery at Durham. It was here that he received a vision of St Cuthbert, and then decided to inhabit Cuthbert's old cell on the island of Farne. There he remained for the remaining 42 years of his life.[2]
References
- ↑ Saint Bartholomew of Farne Archived June 28, 2009, at the Wayback Machine. Patron Saint Index
- ↑ St. Bartholomew of Fame Catholic Online
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