A grey day today so a wander down to Knaresborough & along to the hermitage of St Robert. See extra. 

St Robert of Knaresborough was born Robert Flower in York to a wealthy family. From childhood he was intent on pursuing a religious vocation, beginning as a novice Cistercian Monk in Northumberland and later at Fountains Abbey. He quickly decided this life did not suit him and soon joined a hermit who lived in Knaresborough and began to wander the area. Whenever he settled in one area he began to attract followers, many of them poor, sick or spiritually in need. His reputation as a Holy Man grew, but his lifestyle and followers earned the anger of the authorities in the area. Homeless, he returned to to the Hermit’s cave beside the River Nidd in Knaresborough where he gained more followers. Eventually, giving in to public opinion the Constable of Knaresborough Castle granted him a piece of land and he lived in the Cave for the rest of his life. He became the friend of the poor, prisoners and pilgrims who flocked to visit his humble Cave. He died on 24th September 1208.

I wonder what today’s St Robert might look like?

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