Richard of Chichester

Richard of Chichester (Richard Wych or Richard of Wych or Richard de Wich - born Droitwich 1197, died Dover 1253) is a saint (canonized 1262) who was Bishop of Chichester.

Related Topics:
Droitwich - 1197 - Dover - 1253 - Saint - Canonized - 1262 - Bishop of Chichester

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His shrine in Chichester Cathedral was a richly-decorated centre of pilgrimage which was destroyed in 1538.

Related Topics:
Shrine - Chichester Cathedral - Pilgrimage - 1538

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Saint Richard is best remembered today for the popular prayer ascribed to him:

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:Thanks be to Thee, my Lord Jesus Christ

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:For all the benefits Thou hast given me,

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:For all the pains and insults Thou hast borne for me.

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:O most merciful Redeemer, friend and brother,

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:May I know Thee more clearly,

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:Love Thee more dearly,

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:Follow Thee more nearly,

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:Day by day.

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This prayer was adapted for the song Day by Day in the musical Godspell.

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Saint Richard?s feast day is April 3.

Related Topics:
Feast day - April 3

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