Tag Archives: Anglo-Saxon Saints

Synaxarion of Our Holy Father Adolphus, Missionary Monk

Posted on 16 June 2026 by Fr Panteleimon Maxfield

Brother of Saint Botulph of East Anglia, Adolphus bore the Gospel across the sea to Belgium as a missionary monk in the seventh century. Continue reading →

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Our Holy Mother Edburga of Winchester, Virgin (c.921–†c.951)

Posted on 15 June 2026 by Fr Panteleimon Maxfield

Edburga, daughter of King Edward the Elder, chose the Gospel over jewels and gave her life to God at Winchester’s Nunnaminster. Continue reading →

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Synaxarion of Saint Oswald of Northumbria, King and Martyr

Posted on 4 August 2025 by admin

Discover the amazing story of Saint Oswald, the Christian king who died at nearby Oswestry! From exile to martyr, his faith transformed our region forever. Continue reading →

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Hymnography for local saints

Posted on 17 April 2021 by admin

The Church of the 318 Holy Fathers is compiling proper services (akolouthia) for our local Saints. Father David Somalis has written several, and we seek support to continue this important ministry. Continue reading →

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