ST NINIAN - APOSTLE TO THE SOUTHERN PICTS

 

Ninian is a Christian 8th century saint,

Who was an early missionary among

The Pictish peoples, in Scotland.

Where he was also known as Ringan

In Northern England he was Trynnian

Ninian's shrine was at Whithorn in Galloway

And he was associated with the Candida Casa 

As the Apostle to the Southern Picts,

Ninian converted them to Christianity

Numerous dedications were made to him

In those parts of Scotland with a Pictish heritage,

From the Scottish Lowlands to Northumbria

Dedications to him are expressions of respect

For the good works that are attributed to him,

There few in the Scottish Highlands and Isles,

Apart from the Kilninian and the Holy Spring

Of St Ninian of the Monastery on the Isle of Mull

The exact year of his death is unknown

But he was buried in a stone sarcophagus

Near the altar of his church in Whithorn

St Ninian's Feast Day is September 16th