Tag Archives: Anglo Saxon Saints

Celts to the Creche: St. Winifred of Wales

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Brenda

Icon of St. Winifred of Wales, written by Aidan Hart Celts to the Crèche Day 9 November 23 St. Winifred of Wales died about 660 AD On this 9th day of our journey with the Celts to the Crèche, we … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: St. Ninian of Whithorn

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Brenda

Celts to the Crèche Day 30 December 14 St. Ninian of Whithorn c362-c432 AD (or perhaps later) On this 30th Day of Celts to the Crèche, we join on this pilgrimage to Bethlehem with the fifth century British Bishop St. Ninian … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: Heiu of Tadcaster

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Brenda

Celts to the Crèche Day 24 December 8 Abbess Heiu (Hieu) of Tadcaster 7th century On our 24th day of our journey with the Celts to the Crèche, we meet Abbess Heiu (also spelled Hieu) that might be a new … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: St. Colman of Lindisfarne

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Brenda

Celts to the Crèche Day 25 December 9 St. Colman 3rd Bishop of Lindisfarne (c. 605 – February 18, 675 or August 8, 674) On this 25th day of our Advent journey with the Celts to the Crèche, we discover … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: St. Bega of Bees

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Brenda

Celts to the Crèche Day 26 December 10 St. Bega of Bees c. 850 On this 26th day of our pilgrimage with the Celts to the Crèche we join with St. Bega of Bees on this pilgrimage to the manger in Bethlehem. … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: St. John of Beverley

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Brenda

Celts to the Crèche Day 12 November 26 St. John of Beverley died May 7, 721 On day 12 of our pilgrimage with the Celts to the Crèche, we journey with St. John of Beverley who was not only the scholarly and erudite … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: St. Bathilde of Chelles

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Brenda

Celts to the Crèche Day 19 December 3 St. Bathilde (Balthilde) of Chelles 626/7-January 30, 680/687 On this 19th day of our journey with Celts to the Creche, we encounter St. Bathilde of Chelles, also known as Queen Balthilde, Queen … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: The Venerable Bede

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Brenda

Celts to the Crèche Day 23 December 7 The Venerable Bede 672/673-May 25, 735 AD On this 23rd day of our journey with the Celts to the Crèche, we meet Bede who was a historian, theologian, monk, scholar, writer, scribe, and … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: Abbess Burgundofara of Faremoutiers

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Brenda

Abbess Burgundofara with her staff representing the leadership of her monastery and Abbey. Stained Glass at Celle-sur-Morin Saint Sulpice. photo by G Freihalter. Celts to the Crèche Day 21 December 5 Abbess Burgundofara of Faremoutiers c595-c657AD On this 21st day … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: St. Bertha of Kent

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Brenda

Celts to the Crèche Day 11 November 25 St. Bertha of Kent c539-c612 On this 11th day of our journey with the Celts to the Crèche, we meet St. Bertha, who was a Frankish princess with a devoted … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: Pelagius

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Brenda

Pelagius and John Chrysostom in the Nuremburg Chronicle. 1493. from wikipedia Celts to the Crèche Day 18 December 2 Pelagius c354-c418AD On this 18th day of our journey with the Celts to the Creche, we encounter the theologian and monk … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: Abbess Aebbe of Coldingham

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Brenda

Stained Glass of St. Aebba and her half-brother King Oswald at St. Ebba’s Church, Beadnell. Designed by Joseph Nutgens Celts to the Crèche Day 27 December 11 Abbess Æbbe of Coldingham c615-c683AD On this 27th day of our journey with … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: Abbess Ethelburga of Barking

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Brenda

Celts to the Crèche Day 15 November 29 Abbess Æthelburga of Barking 7th c. AD On this 15th day of our journey with the Celts to the Crèche, we meet St. Æthelburga (Æthelburh, Ethelburga) who was the first Abbess of the double … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: A Band of Brothers, Cedd, Chad, Cynibil, and Caelin

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Brenda

St. Cedd of Lastingham. icon from orthodoxengland.org. uk St. Chad of Lichfield from orthodoxengland.org.uk Celts to the Crèche Day 15 November 29 A Band of Brothers: Sts. Cedd, Chad, Cynibil, and Caelin 7th c. On the 15th day of our … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: St. Columbanus

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Brenda

Celts to the Crèche Day 8 November 22 St. Columbanus c543 AD-November 21, 615 AD On this 8th day of our pilgrimage with the Celts to the Crèche, let us visit with St. Columbanus, one of the early Irish monks … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: St. Fursey

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Brenda

Celts to the Crèche Day 10 November 24 St. Fursey c597-January 16, 649 AD On our 10th day of our pilgrimage with the Celts to the Crèche, we meet St. Fursey (Fursa, Fursei, Furseus) who was the first recorded Irish missionary … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: Abbess Werburga of Chester

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Brenda

Icon of St. Werburga of Chester from the parish of St Elisabeth the New Martyr, Wallasey Celts to the Crèche Abbess Werburga of Chester c 630-February 3, 699 AD On this 32nd day of our journey with the Celts to … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Brenda

Celts to the Crèche Day 6 November 20 St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne c634-March 20, 687 AD On this 6th day of our Advent pilgrimage with the Celts to the Crèche, we join St. Cuthbert who was the much loved 7thc. Bishop of … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: St. Hereswith

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Brenda

St. Hereswith Celts to the Crèche: Day 3 November 17 St. Hereswith c612 – September 3, c680/690AD On this 3rd day of our Advent journey with the Celts to the Crèche, we pilgrimage with St. Hereswith, perhaps even dancing with abandon … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: St. Hilda of Whitby

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Brenda

Celts to the Crèche Day 2 November 16 St. Hilda of Whitby 613/614-November 17, 680 AD On this 2nd day of our pilgrimage with the Celts to the Crèche, we journey with ST. HILDA (Hild) OF WHITBY.The name Hild means “warrior.” She was … Continue reading →

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Celts to the Creche: St. Aidan of Lindisfarne

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Brenda

St. Aidan of Lindisfarne statue near St. Mary’s Church on Lindisfarne. photo from Dig Ventures … Continue reading →

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