Saint Ithamar

Also known as
Ythamar
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
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