ST KENTIGERN

St. Kentigern is often pictured carrying a bell, which is thought to have been given to him by the Pope. It was said to have been used in services and to mourn the deceased. The original bell no longer exists, and a replacement, created in the 1640s, is now on display in Glasgow... The Fish - refers to the story about Queen Languoreth of Strathclyde who was suspected of infidelity by her husband. King Riderch demanded to see her ring, which he claimed she had given to her lover. In reality the King had thrown it into the River Clyde. Faced with execution she appealed for help to Kentigern, who ordered a messenger to catch a fish in the river. On opening the fish, the ring was miraculously found inside, which allowed the Queen to clear her name... Our patron st kentigern was the first bishop of glasgow where he is known as saint mungo meaning the beloved one.

Primary location: Manchester United Kingdom