Bartholomew of Farne
Bartholomew of Farne (died 1193) was a Benedictine hermit. Born Tostig, to parents of Scandinavian origin, in Whitby, England, he changed his name to William while still a child. He then travelled through Europe, possibly to escape marriage.[1] He returned to England to enter the Benedictine monastery at Durham. It was here that he received a vision of Saint Cuthbert, and then decided to inhabit Cuthbert's old cell on one of the Farne Islands. There he remained for the remaining 42 years of his life.[2]
Saint Bartholomew of Farne | |
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| Born | Whitby, England |
| Died | 1193 Farne Islands, England |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 24 June |
References
- Saint Bartholomew of Farne Archived June 28, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Patron Saint Index
- St. Bartholomew of Fame Catholic Online
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