Bishop

Saint Chad

Saint Chad, Bishop of Lichfield, evangelized Mercia and lived with humility, walking rather than riding.

Patron saint of Lichfield, Humility
Feast
March 2
Era
7th Century
Place
Lichfield
Saint Chad portrait

At a Glance

Saint Chad

Feast Day
March 2
Era
7th Century
Primary Place
Lichfield
Vocation
Bishop
Patronage
Lichfield, Humility

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Overview

Saint Chad

Saint Chad, Bishop of Lichfield, evangelized Mercia and lived with humility, walking rather than riding.

Feast day: March 2

Patronage

Lichfield, Humility

Connected Places

  • Lichfield, England: St. Chad's Cathedral
  • Lastingham, England: His monastery

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