Saint Wite
Saint Wite | |
|---|---|
| Died | c. 831 Charmouth, Dorset |
| Cause of death | killed by Danish Vikings |
| Honored in | Orthodox Church |
| Major shrine | Church of St Candida and Holy Cross |
| Feast | 1 June |
| Patronage | Dorset |
Saint Wite (pronounced Wee-ta) was a 9th-century Saxon holy woman from Dorset who was killed by marauding Danes. She is venerated in the Orthodox Church, is the patron saint of Dorset and her feast day is on 1 June, also celebrated as Dorset Day.