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St Helen Finds the True Cross
Based on ‘Elene’ by Cynewulf
The mother of the Roman Emperor goes to Jerusalem on a quest close to her heart.
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Cuthbert and the Dun Cow
By Clay Lane
The magnificent cathedral at Durham owes its existence to a missing cow.
141
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Henry VIII’s experts declared that saints were nothing special, but St Cuthbert had a surprise for them.
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The Spear of St Mercurius
Based on a sermon by Elfric of Eynsham
Roman Emperor Julian was ready to destroy an entire Christian community over his wounded pride.
143
With Hymns and Sweet Perfumes
By Elfric of Eynsham
Elfric imagines how the Virgin Mary went to her eternal home.
144
Bread from Heaven
Based on an account by St Bede of Jarrow
Cuthbert trusted that keeping his promised fast would not do him any harm.
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