St. Wilfrid (634-709)
A Bold and Visionary Saint
Wilfid was a passionate and influential English saint.
Born in Norberland to wealthy family, he pursued his faith from young age, studying under St. Adrian in Lindistafarne. His travels took him Rome and France, where embraced Roman church traditions.
A brilliant builder and leader, Wilfrid designed the grand abbey at Ripon and played role in adopting the Roman method for calculating Eater at the Synod of Whitby. As Bishop of York, he built magnificent church, fouded monasteries, and helped convert Sussex to Christianity.
Despite his achievements, Wilfrid faced exile and danger, even Rome for justice. He spent his final yeas at Ripon and leaving lasting legacy as visionary leader, builder, and champion of faith.