Subjects

Lives of the Saints

in The Copy Book

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The Sacred Snakes of Kefalonia

Once a year, regular as clockwork, the little snakes slither into the convent for a Feast of the Virgin Mary.

182

St Wilfrid and the Angel of Light

St Wilfrid finds comfort during his tussle with the King of Northumbria

183

St Wilfrid and the Sheriff’s Wife

St Wilfrid brings healing to the wife of his own gaoler.

184

Cuthbert and the Otters

An inquisitive monk spied on a guest’s night-time walks.

185

Cuthbert and the Miracle of the Wind

The young monk taught some hard-hearted pagans a lesson they’d never forget.

186

King Alfred and the Beggar

An everyday act of charity triggered off a series of extraordinary events.