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(Saint) Saint Cuthbert of Lindisfarne was a monk, bishop, and hermit linked to the monasteries of Melrose and Lindisfarne in Northumbria. He was a revered medieval saint of Northern England, known for his tomb at Durham Cathedral. Cuthbert is considered the patron saint of Northumbria and is honored with feast days in various Christian denominations. Throughout his career, he held roles as a monk, guest-master, prior at Melrose and Lindisfarne, and bishop of Lindisfarne before retiring to his hermitage.