The monks came to Durham bearing the body of St Cuthbert after many years of searching for a suitable spot. In time the cult of St Cuthbert grew to such an extent that the Church was expanded to accommodate the pilgrims. His shrine was richly endowed and was the site of many miracles, wrought at his intercession.
Today his body lies beneath a granite slab in its original place and a large and beautiful Comper tester of Christ in Glory hangs above it.
The Shrine of St Bede the Venerable is also in the Cathedral. It is housed in the Galilee Chapel where there is also the site of a medieval altar dedicated to Our Lady of Pity (there were previously two altars bearing that dedication).
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