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St Cuthbert celebrated on 20 March

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Why is St Cuthbert depicted holding St Oswald’s Head (c 605-642) King of Northumbria and why is it entombed with St Cuthbert?

For those who were seeking the reason for St Cuthbert depicted holding St Oswald’s Head – here it is. You will find it at the bottom of the post.

Saint of the Day – 20 March – Saint Cuthbert of Lindisfarne (c 634-687) “The Wonder-Worker of England”

For St Oswald’s full Biography go here:
https://anastpaul.com/2019/08/05/saint-of-the-day-5-august-saint-oswald-of-northumbria-c-604-642-martyr/

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