Father Andrew Louth spoke to clergy from England, Scotland and Northern Ireland about the Saints of the British Islestranslated

Father Professor Andrew Louth spoke to priests from England, Scotland and Northern Ireland about the Saints of the British Isles at St Cuthbert and St Bede the Venerable Parish Church in Durham on Tuesday.

The priest brought to the attention of the clergy the rich spiritual heritage of Christianity in the British Isles, by evoking the holy women who confessed their faith through prayer, monastic life, almsgiving and service to their neighbor.

Among the saints evoked were: Saint Brigid of Kildare, one of the great patronesses of Ireland; Saint Ita of Killeedy, celebrated for her spiritual wisdom and for the formation of great Irish saints; St. Hilda of Whitby, known for her monastic work and contribution to the flourishing of Christian life in Northumbria.

Saint Ebba of Coldingham, Saint Frideswida of Oxford, abbess and patroness of the city of Oxford, were also remembered.

The presentation was followed by a question and answer session, during which the participants had the opportunity to deepen the theological and historical aspects addressed and to reflect on their utilization in pastoral and catechetical activity.