Martyr
Saint Edmund
Saint Edmund, King of East Anglia, was martyred by Vikings for refusing to renounce his Christian faith.
Patron saint of
East Anglia, Kings
- Feast
- November 20
- Era
- 9th Century
- Place
- East Anglia
At a Glance
Saint Edmund
- Feast Day
- November 20
- Era
- 9th Century
- Primary Place
- East Anglia
- Vocation
- Martyr
- Patronage
- East Anglia, Kings
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Overview
Saint Edmund
Saint Edmund, King of East Anglia, was martyred by Vikings for refusing to renounce his Christian faith.
Feast day: November 20
Patronage
East Anglia, Kings
Connected Places
- Bury St Edmunds, England: His shrine
- Hoxne, England: His martyrdom site
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