Saints

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

Married woman. Jutta lived in 13th century Thuringia, now Eastern Germany. She was married at the age of 15 to a nobleman and bore children by him. During their marriage Jutta, her husband and children led very prayerful lives. He died while they were on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Each of her children eventually entered a monastery upon reaching a suitable age, and this left Jutta able to pursue ... Read More

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