7

Educating Martin

Paraphrased from an account by Reginald of Durham

When Sir Rodbert became Brother Martin, he found the change so difficult that he began to wonder if even the saints were against him.

8

Ranulf’s Tooth

Paraphrased from an account by Reginald of Durham

As he sat in his guest room at Durham Abbey, Ranulf de Capella could think of nothing but finding someone to rid him of his painful toothache.

9

Cuthbert and the White Rider

Based on an account by St Bede of Jarrow

The young Christian from ancient Northumbria was healed of a lame leg in a manner that reminded Bede of the archangel Rafael.

10

Cuthbert and Hildemer’s Wife

By Clay Lane

Cuthbert’s friend comes asking for a priest to attend his dying wife — so long as it isn’t Cuthbert.

11

A Tale of Two Springs

By Clay Lane

The way St Cuthbert found water for his island retreat confirmed that Northumbria’s church was the real thing.

12

Cuthbert and the Barley Reivers

By Clay Lane

Bede is reminded of another great Christian saint when St Cuthbert shoos some troublesome crows from his barley crop.