Howden Minster - St John of Howden

St John of Howden

John was one of the earliest Canons of Howden, and was a man of outstanding holiness and humility. He was responsible for the rebuilding of the choir of the minster. He died in 1275 and was buried in a shrine in the choir. The tomb survived until the 16th century. His feast day is the 2nd May.

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