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Swithun

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Swithun

Swithun (or Swithin; Old English: Swīþhūn; Latin: Swithunus; died 2 July 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.

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Born
c. 800possibly Hampshire
Died
(863-07-02)2 July 863Winchester, Hampshire
Venerated in
Catholic ChurchAnglican CommunionEastern 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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Preceded byHelmstan
Preceded byHelmstan
Christian titles
Preceded byHelmstan
Christian titles
Bishop of Winchester 852–862
Christian titles
Succeeded byEalhferth
Christian titles
Preceded byHelmstan
Bishop of Winchester 852–862
Succeeded byEalhferth

References

  1. Keynes, "Archbishops and Bishops", p. 549
  2. Anglo-Saxon Chronicle (MS F).
  3. Lapidge, Cult of St Swithun, p. 4
  4. Webster, Douglas Raymund. "St. Swithin." The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 14. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1912. 20
    http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14357c.htm
  5. Lapidge, Cult of St Swithun, p. 69
  6. Butler, Alban. The Lives of the Saints, Vol. VII, 1866
    http://www.bartleby.com/210/7/153.html
  7. Studies in the Early History of Shaftesbury Abbey, Dorset County Council, 1999
  8. The Church of England
    https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/worship-texts-and-resources/common-worship/churchs-year/calendar
  9. Farmers' Almanac
    https://web.archive.org/web/20171109134646/https://www.farmersalmanac.com/blog/2011/07/15/today-is-st-swithins-day/
  10. St. Swithin's, Walcot, Bath
    http://www.stswithinswalcot.org.uk/
  11. St. Swithun's, Worcester Archived 7 July 2013 at archive.today
    http://www.swithun.org.uk/page02_Swithun.htm
  12. historicengland.org.uk
    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1021112
  13. "Самсон Сеногной"
    https://www.calend.ru/narod/6660/
  14. "St. Swithun's Day"
    http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/reports/wxfacts/St-Swithuns-Day.htm
  15. Guinness Book of records
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