Botolph of Thorney

Saint

Botolph of Thorney
Stained glass window depicting Botolph at St Botolph's Church, Cambridge
Born7th century
Died680
Venerated in
Feast
  • 17 June (England)
  • 25 June (Scotland)
  • 1 December (translation of relics)
PatronageTravellers and farming

Botolph of Thorney (/ˈbɒtʊlf/; also called Botolph, Botulph or Botulf; later known as Saint Botolph; died c. 680) was an English abbot and saint. He is regarded as the patron saint of boundaries, and by extension, of trade and travel, as well as various aspects of farming. His feast day is celebrated either on 17 June (England) or 25 June (Scotland).

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