Saint Rufinus of Mercia

Also known as

• Ruffin of Mercia

Memorial

• 24 July

Profile

Seventh century prince, born to the royal family of Mercia, England. Baptised by Saint Chad. Murdered by his pagan father. Martyr.

Died

• at Stone, Staffordshire, England

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Additional Information

• Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
• Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints

MLA Citation

• “Saint Rufinus of Mercia”. Saints.SQPN.com. 3 June 2012. Web. 24 May 2013. <http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-rufinus-of-mercia/>