Royalty
Saint Edward the Confessor
Saint Edward, King of England, built Westminster Abbey and ruled with piety, earning the title 'Confessor.'
Patron saint of
England, Difficult marriages
- Feast
- October 13
- Era
- 11th Century
- Place
- Westminster
At a Glance
Saint Edward the Confessor
- Feast Day
- October 13
- Era
- 11th Century
- Primary Place
- Westminster
- Vocation
- Royalty
- Patronage
- England, Difficult marriages
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Overview
Saint Edward the Confessor
Saint Edward, King of England, built Westminster Abbey and ruled with piety, earning the title 'Confessor.'
Feast day: October 13
Patronage
England, Difficult marriages
Connected Places
- Westminster, England: Westminster Abbey
- Islip, England: His birthplace
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