Richard of Chichester

Richard of Chichester (* 1197 or 1198 Wych, today Droitwich, † April 3, 1253 in Dover ) is a saint of the Roman Catholic Church, and later the Anglican church and former Bishop of Chichester.

Life

Richard studied at Oxford, Paris, Bologna and Orléans.

Around the year 1235 he became Chancellor of Oxford University, then Chancellor Edmund of Abingdon, Archbishop of Canterbury and supported this against King Henry III .. He also accompanied him into exile in France. Then Richard studied theology at Orléans. In 1244 Richard was elected by the bishops to the bishop of Chichester, but King Henry instructed a man he trusted with this office. Although Pope Innocent IV consecrated bishop Richard in 1245, but the king prevented him from proceeding with his office. So Richard managed his bishopric by the way, what brought him together with his modest lifestyle of the common people closer.

It was not until 1247 when King Henry under threat of excommunication by and Richard could reside in Chichester. But even now, he retained his lifestyle and worked as a pastor. In his last years, he successfully campaigned for the crusade.

After his death, Richard was buried in the cathedral of Chichester. His grave was until it was destroyed in 1538 by order of King Henry VIII by the nobles of Sussex is a popular place of pilgrimage.

Representation

Richard of Chichester is the patron of carters. He is depicted in bishop's robes, with a chalice to his feet, he should have knocked, without that something has been spilled.

His feast day is June 16 in the Anglican, April 3 in the Roman Catholic Church.