Saint Frideswide (Frewisse)
Daughter of Prince Dida of Oxford in the 8th century, Frideswide dedicated her life to God and became abbess of a monast…
Place
Oxford
GB
5 saints associated
John Duns Scotus
Scottish Franciscan theologian and philosopher of the 13th century, nicknamed the 'Subtle Doctor', he is famous for his …
John Duns Scotus
John Duns Scotus (1266-1308), nicknamed the Subtle Doctor, is a Scottish Franciscan theologian and philosopher, famous f…
Saint Richard of Chichester (Richard of Wych)
Born in the 13th century in England, Richard of Wych was a brilliant academic before becoming Chancellor of Oxford and t…
Saint Simon Stock
Born in England in the 12th century, Simon Stock lived for twenty years as a hermit in the hollow of a tree before joini…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Oxford?
Saints associated with Oxford: Saint Frideswide (Frewisse), John Duns Scotus, John Duns Scotus, Saint Richard of Chichester (Richard of Wych) and Saint Simon Stock.