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The Holy Martyr Alban, Protomartyr of Britain (†c.209–c.313)

Posted on 21 June 2026 by Fr Panteleimon Maxfield

Saint Alban, a Roman soldier of Verulamium, sheltered a Christian priest and accepted martyrdom in his place, becoming the Protomartyr of Britain. Continue reading →

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Synaxarion of the Holy Martyr Alban, Protomartyr of Britain

Posted on 21 June 2026 by Fr Panteleimon Maxfield

Romano-British soldier who sheltered a Christian priest, embraced the faith, and was beheaded above Verulamium—the first martyr of Britain. Continue reading →

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