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October 12 · Optional · White

St Wilfrid of York

(c. 633–709) Bishop of York who won England to the Roman Easter at the Synod of Whitby in 664, built the great churches of Ripon and Hexham, and was exiled repeatedly by kings — preaching to the pagan South Saxons and teaching them to fish while he waited.

When is the feast of St Wilfrid of York?

The feast is celebrated on October 12 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Wilfrid of York?

The feast of St Wilfrid of York is celebrated on October 12 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Wilfrid of York?

(c. 633–709) Bishop of York who won England to the Roman Easter at the Synod of Whitby in 664, built the great churches of Ripon and Hexham, and was exiled repeatedly by kings — preaching to the pagan South Saxons and teaching them to fish while he…

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