Monday, January 19, 2026

St Kentigern

St Kentigern* finding the wizard Merlin, healing him of his madness, and converting him to Christianity (Stobo Kirk, Scotland)
 
*In the Harry Potter books he is mentioned by his nickname St Mungo, the patron saint of those suffering from magical maladies and injuries. 
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