St. Wilfrid the Younger
Bishop of York 718-732; trained at Whitby Abbey under St. Hilda's successors; not to be confused with St. Wilfrid the Elder (d. 709). Resigned to retire to Ripon. Feast April 29.
Life & Times
Died: 744 or 745 · From: York, England.
Patronage
St. Wilfrid the Younger is invoked as the patron of york, bishops, english monastics. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Wilfrid the Younger, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.