Saint Ithamar of Rochester

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  • Ythamar of Rochester

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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.

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Category: Bishop of Rochester England, Born in England, Canonized Pre-Congregation, Consecrated in 644, Died in 656, Died in England, Name: Ithamar, Name: Ythamar, Saints Beati and Venerables, Saints who were Bishops  |  Trackback