Missionary
Saint Ninian
Saint Ninian is credited with bringing Christianity to parts of Scotland and southern England. His missionary work laid the foundation for the spread of the faith in the region.
Patron saint of
Scotland, Missionaries
- Feast
- September 3
- Era
- 5th Century
- Place
- Whithorn
At a Glance
Saint Ninian
- Feast Day
- September 3
- Era
- 5th Century
- Primary Place
- Whithorn
- Vocation
- Missionary
- Patronage
- Scotland, Missionaries
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Overview
Saint Ninian
Saint Ninian is credited with bringing Christianity to parts of Scotland and southern England. His missionary work laid the foundation for the spread of the faith in the region.
Feast day: September 3
Patronage
Scotland, Missionaries
Connected Places
- Whithorn, Scotland: His missionary base
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