Bartholomew of Farne

Bartholomew of Farne (d. 1193) was a Benedictine hermit. Born Tostig, to parents of Scandinavian origin, in Whitby, Northumbria, 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 St Cuthbert, and then decided to inhabit Cuthbert's old cell on the island of Farne. There he remained for the remaining 42 years of his life.[2]

Saint Bartholomew of Farne
BornWhitby, Northumbria, England
Died1193
Farne Islands, England
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Feast24 June

References

  1. Saint Bartholomew of Farne Archived June 28, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Patron Saint Index
  2. St. Bartholomew of Fame Catholic Online


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