Botolph of Thorney

Saint

Botolph of Thorney
Saint; Botolph of Thorney
	Stained glass window depicting Botolph at St Botolph's Church, Cambridge
Born	7th century
Died	680
Venerated in	Anglican Communion; Eastern Orthodox Church; Roman Catholic Church; Lutheran Church (particularly in Denmark & Sweden);
Feast	17 June (England); 25 June (Scotland); 1 December (translation of relics);
Patronage	Travellers and farming

Botolph of Thorney /ˈbɒtʊlf/ (also called Botolph, Botulph or Botulf; later known as Saint Botolph; died around 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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