The Cult of St Swithun |
|
| Author:
| Lapidge, Michael |
| Series title: | Winchester Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-1-80327-020-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2024 |
| Publisher: | Archaeopress
|
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $160.00 |
Book Description:
|
Following the translation of his relics from a conspicuous tomb into the Old Minster, Winchester, the massive rebuilding of the cathedral, and a vigorous publicity campaign by Bishop Aethelwold (963-84), St Swithun became one of the most popular and important English saints, whose cult was widespread in England, Ireland, Scandinavia, and France.
Following the translation of his relics from a conspicuous tomb into the Old Minster, Winchester, the massive rebuilding of the cathedral, and a vigorous publicity campaign by Bishop Aethelwold (963-84), St Swithun became one of the most popular and important English saints, whose cult was widespread in England, Ireland, Scandinavia, and France.