Icons of St. Fursey, abbot

Icons of St. Fursey, Holy Abbot of Burgh Castle near Yarmouth

Feast: Jan. 16

Born in Ireland, St. Fursey went to England with his brothers Ultan and Foillan, in about the year 630. They built a monastery at Burgh Castle near Yarmouth, and worked as missionaries amongst the East Angles. When their monastery was destroyed by the evil king Penda of Mercia, Sts. Foillan and Ultan decided to follow St. Fursey into Gaul and there they were welcomed by Clovis II. Holy Father Fursey, pray to God for us!

Top Icon: available from St. George Orthodox Information Service, England. Great detail is viewable by clicking on the image.

Iconic drawing: of unknown provenance. It is believed that this image appeared in the periodical "Orthodox America."

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