Sacred Relics of Scotland - Glasgow Cathedral
Glasgow Cathedral was founded on the site of St. Kentigern’s tomb and marks the birthplace of the city of Glasgow. St. Kentigern, also known as St. Mungo was believed to have been buried at this site in A.D. 612. St. Mungo was the first Bishop of the Ancient Kingdom of Strathclyde. Glasgow Cathedral St. Thenew St. Mungo's mother was St. Thenew, a Princess and the daughter of the 6th century King of Loth, of Gododdin, after whom Lothian was named. Legend recounts, Thenew refused to marry the suitor that had been chosen for her, which enraged her father, who banished her from his court. Raped by her suitor, she became pregnant with Mungo, who later became the Patron Saint and founder of the City of Glasgow, and Glasgow Cathedral. St. Thenew is also known as the, 'Mother of Glasgow.' Glasgow mural depicting St. Thenew and her son St Mungo by artist, Sam Bates King David I According to author, A. H. Millar, d...