Lives of the Saints

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St Edith’s Thumb Goscelin of Canterbury

The way Edith kept tracing little crosses with her thumb made a great impression on Archbishop Dunstan.

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In This Sign Conquer Eusebius of Caesarea

Eusebius remembers the banner that Emperor Constantine carried into battle on the day he won his crown.

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The Synod of Whitby John Richard Green

In 664, a council at Whitby decided to align the traditions of the Northumbrian Church with those of Rome and Constantinople.

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Cuthbert and Sheriff John Reginald of Durham

The Sheriff of Northumberland allows wealth and power to go to his head — and his digestion.

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St Mary of Egypt The Syon Abbey Martyrology

Back in the 6th century, Mary was consumed by an addiction so compulsive that she would use and discard anyone to satisfy it.

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St John Damascene Clay Lane

John’s enduring influence is evident today in the rich sights and sounds of Christian liturgy.

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Song of Angels, Joy of the Blest Cynewulf

Cynewulf encourages his listeners to remain committed to the Christian life, by reminding them of the reward that awaits them.

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