St. Cuthbert Machlivini

Rob Livingston2 · Post by **Rob Livingston2** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 11:03 pm

While doing a little DNA research of the surname McMunn (a 12/12 match with the Lismore Livingstones), I came across a reference to a certain Cuthbert Makelemwyn (MacGilleMhuinn) rendered homage in 1296, and whose seal bore the a mullet (fish) and the words S' Cudb' Machlivini (St. Cuthbert son of Livin).

Andrew Lancaster4 · Post by **Andrew Lancaster4** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:46 am

Interesting. Given the Anglo-Saxon name Cuthbert, I suppose his father might have also been an Anglo Saxon Living/Leofwin -

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 1:27 pm

I often wondered what Cuthbert's origins might be. Interesting find, Rob! It has been thought that St Cuthbert(634/5-687) was descended from an Irish king. He is our (Northumbrian) equivalent of St Moluag or St Columba. He had a great affinity with animals. King Athelstan, in 934, visited the shrine of St Cuthbert at Chester le Street and bestowed many great gifts. As did other Viking/Anglo Saxon leaders asking for his help in battle. He even appeared in a dream to King Alfred the Great in the marshes before he defeated the Danes. I've seen some of these gifts and his relics in Durham Cathederal when we went to his tomb... it's an amazing place. He was a very highly thought of Saint in England. There is a short biography of him here, http://www.britainexpress.com/History/s ... thbert.htm Regards, Chris