Who is St Ricarius?
My recent visit to the Parish Church at Aberford caused me to wonder why the Church is dedicated to St Ricarius.
It would seem that Ricarius is a 6th century monk and hermit from Picardy. He was converted to Christianity by Welsh missionaries and established a monastery in Ponthieu. He was able to use money raised by the monestery to help lepers and the poor and to ransom prisoners held by England. However, how he became associated with Aberford is a mystery.
I am unaware of any other Church dedicated to St Ricarius (or Richarius) in the UK. Does anyone know of one?
PS - more photos will be uploaded later this month.
It would seem that Ricarius is a 6th century monk and hermit from Picardy. He was converted to Christianity by Welsh missionaries and established a monastery in Ponthieu. He was able to use money raised by the monestery to help lepers and the poor and to ransom prisoners held by England. However, how he became associated with Aberford is a mystery.
I am unaware of any other Church dedicated to St Ricarius (or Richarius) in the UK. Does anyone know of one?
PS - more photos will be uploaded later this month.
Labels: Church history
posted by Jonathan | 16:54
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