Saint · 635
Cuthbert
Cuthbert the Wonderworker, Bishop of Lindisfarne
New Calendar March 20 Old Calendar April 2
Why they are a saint
Saint Cuthbert was born in Britain about the year 635, and became a monk in his youth at the monastery of Melrose by the River Tweed. The Orthodox Church commemorates Cuthbert on March 20.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cuthbert as a patron when they bear the name Cuthbert at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 20. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Cuthbert, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.