Bishop
Saint Swithun
Saint Swithun, an English bishop, is best known for the legends surrounding his intercession in weather and agriculture. His legacy endures in folklore and the agricultural calendar.
Patron saint of
Weather, Pilgrims, England
- Feast
- July 15
- Era
- 9th Century
- Place
- Winchester
At a Glance
Saint Swithun
- Feast Day
- July 15
- Era
- 9th Century
- Primary Place
- Winchester
- Vocation
- Bishop
- Patronage
- Weather, Pilgrims, England
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Overview
Saint Swithun
Saint Swithun, an English bishop, is best known for the legends surrounding his intercession in weather and agriculture. His legacy endures in folklore and the agricultural calendar.
Feast day: July 15
Patronage
Weather, Pilgrims, England
Connected Places
- Winchester, England: His resting place
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