Saints

Bishop of York. This eighth century saint was born at Harpham in Humberside. He studied at Canterbury, before returning to Yorkshire to become a monk at St Hilda's double monastery in Whitby. In 687, he was consecrated bishop of Hexham. St John was known for his special care for the poor and for those with disabilities. He taught one young man to speak. From time to time he would go on retreat... Read More

St Edbert Bishop of Lindisfarne. Bede described this seventh century saint as a priest of great learning, famous for his knowledge of the Bible, and for his great generosity. He used to give a tenth of his livestock, fruit, grain and clothing to the poor each year. While he was bishop of Lindisfarne, he roofed the wooden church with lead. He also built a new shrine for St Cuthbert. Each year du... Read More

Cistercian archbishop. Born in Dauphine, France in 1102, Peter joined the Cistercian Order at Bonneveaux at the age of 20 with his two brothers and father. When he was 30 he was sent to serve as the first abbot of Tamie, in the Tarantaise Mountains, between Geneva and Savoy. There he built a hospice for travellers. In 1142, he was named archbishop of Tarantaise, although he was initially very rel... Read More