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Saint

Devinicus

A bishop venerated in Caithness in Scotland.

Feast
November 13old style November 26
Era
6th century
Place
Caithness

Life

Saint Devinicus was born in the north of Scotland and preached in Caithness in the sixth century. It is not certain that he was a bishop; the sources say he probably was.

In old age he worked together with Saints Columba and Machar. He is also called Denick or Teavneck. He is a saint of the undivided Church and is commemorated on 13 November (New Calendar).

Commemorated the same day November 13