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Saint Bede

Saint Bede, the Venerable, was a monk and historian whose 'Ecclesiastical History' chronicled England's Christian roots. He is a Doctor of the Church.

Patron saint of Historians, Scholars, English writers
Feast
May 25
Era
8th Century
Place
Jarrow
Saint Bede portrait

At a Glance

Saint Bede

Feast Day
May 25
Era
8th Century
Primary Place
Jarrow
Vocation
Monk
Patronage
Historians, Scholars, English writers

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Overview

Saint Bede

Saint Bede, the Venerable, was a monk and historian whose 'Ecclesiastical History' chronicled England's Christian roots. He is a Doctor of the Church.

Feast day: May 25

Patronage

Historians, Scholars, English writers

Connected Places

  • Jarrow, England: His monastery
  • Durham, England: Where his relics rest

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