Swithun
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Died | Winchester |
| United Kingdom | |
| July 2 | |
| 863 AD | |
| Winchester | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Born | C. 800; Possibly Hampshire |
| Feast | Norway |
| England | |
| Place of burial | Winchester Cathedral, Winchester, United Kingdom |
| Old Minster, Winchester | |
| Patronage | Winchester |
| Southwark | |
| Major shrine | Winchester |
| Patronag | Hampshire |
| Winchester | |
| Southwark | |
| Vener in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Anglican Communion | |
| Orthodox | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 762899 |
Swithun Life story
Swithun 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 on his feast day it will continue for forty days.
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