Cuthbert of Canterbury was an 8th-century Anglo-Saxon prelate who served as the Archbishop of Canterbury. Before his tenure in Canterbury, he was the abbot of Lyminge Abbey, and some historical sources suggest he may have also served as the Bishop of Hereford. During his leadership, he presided over important ecclesiastical councils, such as the Council of Clovesho, and oversaw the construction of a new church dedicated to St. John the Baptist. He died in 760 and is recognized as a saint in the Catholic tradition.