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1

The Black Rood of Scotland

From The Rites of Durham Edited by John Davies

When the Reformers sold off the treasures of Durham Cathedral, they sold a priceless piece of Scottish history into oblivion.

Posted October 1

2

Cuthbert and Sheriff John

By Reginald of Durham

The Sheriff of Northumberland allows wealth and power to go to his head — and his digestion.

Posted August 10 2022

3

Cuthbert’s Box

Paraphrased from an account by Reginald of Durham

Shortly before Easter, an ivory box went missing from the gifts presented at the shrine of St Cuthbert.

Posted April 15 2022

4

Felgeld’s Face

Paraphrased from an account by St Bede of Jarrow

A monk living in the tumbledown hermitage that had once belonged to St Cuthbert reluctantly decided that it needed more than repairs.

Posted March 30 2022

5

Sanctuary!

By Temple Chevallier

As late as the fifteenth century, criminals on the run could find refuge in the precincts of England’s great churches.

Posted March 23 2022

6

‘Your Child Shall Be Healed’

By St Bede of Jarrow

When the plague once again visited Northumbria, Bishop Cuthbert of Lindisfarne left his island retreat and brought comfort and healing to the suffering.

Posted November 30 2021

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