Ninian
- Saint. ?360–?432 ad, the first known apostle of Scotland; built a stone church (candida casa) at Whithorn on his native Solway; preached to the Picts. Feast day: Sept 16
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But Ninian and Mary were on their way down to the boats, and so he did not get far.
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And then she turned to kiss Ninian, who pushed a sleepy face against hers.
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Gilbert summoned Roger and Henry and Ninian to a solemn council.
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The Dean had talked largely to Ninian on the subject of his career.
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But Ninian had as little desire to be a priest as he had to be an ambassador.
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