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Statue of Saint Swithun In The Stavenger Cathedral
Statue of Saint Swithun In The Stavenger Cathedral

Saint Swithun

Also known as: Swithin; Svithin

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

July 2

Died

July 2, 862

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Swithun, also known as Swithin or Svithin, was born around 800 in Wessex, England. As a young man, he was raised in an abbey and developed a deep devotion to God. His piety and dedication to the Church led him to become a priest and eventually the chaplain to Egbert, the King of the West Saxons....

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