Durham Day
March 20, Thursday
England
20 March is celebrated as the day of his repose in 687. Cuthbert was canonised shortly after his death, and his relics were long venerated in Durham Cathedral.
Traditions and Celebrations
Services. Churches, particularly in northern England, hold special services.
Pilgrimages. Believers visit Lindisfarne and Durham Cathedral, where the relics of the saint are kept.
Lectures and Exhibitions. Educational and cultural institutions hold events dedicated to the history of Christianity in Britain and the contribution of Cuthbert.