Saint Swithin, a most saintly monk and bishop in England, died in 862. His feast day is July 2. On July 15, 964, his relics were being carried to a church built in his honor. Torrents of rain fell on that day and delayed the translation of his body. This is the origin of the tradition that if it rains on Saint Swithin’s Day, July 15, it will continue to rain for forty days. This is not necessarily so. But it is nice to remember Saint Swithin in any connection.
Swithun (Swithin) at St-Swithun-upon-Kingsgate, Winchester (source)
