Saint Ithamar of Rochester

Also known as

• Ythamar of Rochester

Memorial

• 10 June

Profile

Known in his day for his learning. First Anglo-Saxon to be ordained a bishop, succeeding Saint Paulinus of York to the see of Rochester in 644, consecrated by Saint Honorius. Miraculous cures, especially of the eyes, recorded at his tomb.

Born

• at Kent, England

Died

• c.656 of natural causes
• buried at Rochester, England

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation