Godric of Finchale
Saint Godric of Finchale | |
|---|---|
St Godric | |
| Hermit | |
| Born | c. 1065-1070 Walpole, Norfolk, England |
| Died | 21 May 1170 Finchale in County Durham, England |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Attributes | Hermit |
Godric of Finchale (or St Goderic) (c. 1065-1070 – 21 May 1170) was an English hermit, merchant and popular medieval saint, although he was never formally canonised. He was born in Walpole in Norfolk and died in Finchale in County Durham.
Some of the earliest surviving English songs have been attributed to him.