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The following list contains saints from Anglo-Saxon England during the period of Christianization until the Norman Conquest of England (c. AD 600 to 1066). It also includes British saints of the Roman and post-Roman period (3rd to 6th centuries), and other post-biblical saints who, while not themselves English, were strongly associated with particular religious houses in Anglo-Saxon England, for example, their relics reputedly resting with such houses.

The only list of saints which has survived from the Anglo-Saxon period itself is the so-called Secgan, an 11th-century compilation enumerating 89 saints and their resting-places.[1]

Table

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Name Century of death Origin Chief medieval resting place Notes
Acca of Hexham 8th Northumbrian Ripon / Durham / Peterborough Relics translated to Durham 1032; Peterborough Abbey possessed relic in the 12th century [2]
Æbbe of Abingdon 7th West Saxon Oxford Details uncertain [2]
Æbbe "the Elder" of Coldingham 7th Northumbrian Coldingham Translated to Durham in the 11th century [2]
Æbbe "the Younger" of Coldingham 9th Northumbrian Coldingham May be a doppelganger of Æbbe the Elder [3]
Æbbe of Thanet 8th Kentish Minster-in-Thanet Also called Eormenburh, of which "Æbbe" may be a hypocoristic form [3]
Ælfgar of Selwood unknown West Saxon Selwood forest Known only from 16th century source [3]
Ælfgifu of Exeter unknown West Saxon unknown May be Ælfgifu of Shaftesbury [4]
Ælfgifu of Shaftesbury 10th West Saxon Shaftesbury May be Ælfgifu of Exter [4]
Ælfheah of Canterbury 11th West Saxon Canterbury St Augustine's His body lay in London Cathedral from 1012 to 1023, but was translated to Canterbury with the cooperation of Cnut
Ælfheah of Winchester 10th West Saxon Winchester Old Minster
Ælfflæd of Whitby 8th Northumbrian Whitby
Ælfnoth of Stowe 7th Mercian Stowe forest
Ælfthryth of Crowland 9th Mercian Crowland
Ælfwald of Northumbria 8th Northumbrian Hexham
Æthelberht of Bedford unknown Mercian Bedford May be the same as Æthelberht of East Anglia [5]
Æthelberht of East Anglia 8th East Anglian Hereford
Æthelberht of Kent 7th Kentish Ramsey
Æthelburh of Barking 7th East Saxon Barking Remaining relics in Barking were translated to Canterbury in 1030 [5]
Æthelburh of Faremoutiers 7th East Anglian Faremoutiers
Æthelburh of Hackness 8th Northumbrian Hackness
Æthelburh of Kent 7th Kentish Lyminge
Æthelflæd of Ramsey 10th East Anglian Ramsey Wife of Æthelwine, Ealdorman of East Anglia[5]
Æthelburh of Wilton 9th West Saxon Wilton Allegedly foundress of Wilton Abbey and half-sister of Ecgberht,[6] king of Wessex and Kent, her existence is unsubstantiated by reliable sources [7]
Æthelflæd of Romsey 10th West Saxon Romsey
Æthelgar of Canterbury 10th West Saxon Canterbury Christ Church Cult attested in the resting-place list of Hugh Candidus[8]
Æthelgyth of Coldingham unknown Northumbrian Coldingham
Æthelmod of Leominster 7th Mercian Leominster
Æthelnoth of Canterbury 11th West Saxon Canterbury Christ Church Although both Mabillon and the Bollandists counted him as a saint, there is no earlier evidence of a formal cult [9]
Æthelred of Kent 7th Kentish Ramsey
Æthelred of Mercia 8th Mercian Bradney
Æthelsige of Ripon unknown Northumbrian Ripon Known only as sanctus Egelsi from a list of bishops resting at Ripon [10]
Æthelstan of England 10th West Saxon Malmesbury The saints cult of the famous English warrior-king is attested in a resting-place list, but is otherwise poorly documented [8]
Æthelthryth of Ely 7th East Anglian Ely Also called "St Audrey"[10]
Æthelwold of Farne 7th Northumbrian Various
Æthelwold of Lindisfarne 8th Northumbrian Lindisfarne Bones left Lindisfarne in the 9th century with the community of St Cuthert; some bones were given to Westminster by King Edgar[11]
Æthelwine of Athelney 7th West Saxon Athelney
Æthelwine of Coln unknown Mercian Coln St Aldwyn
Æthelwine of Lindsey 7th Mercian unknown There is no evidence of an early cult, but he is listed as a saint in Wilson's Martyrologie[12]
Æthelwine of Sceldeforde unknown obscure Sceldeforde No identification of Sceldeforde is regarded as certain today [13]
Æthelwold of Winchester 10th West Saxon Winchester Old Minster
Æthelwynn of Sodbury unknown Mercian Old Sodbury
Aidan of Lindisfarne 7th Gaelic / Northumbrian Glastonbury Bones moved from Lindisfarne to Glastonbury during time of Viking invasions [14]
Alban 3rd Romano-British St Albans
Albinus of Canterbury 8th Kentish Canterbury Christ Church Evidence of cult comes from one resting-place list, but it is otherwise poorly documented [8]
Albinus of Thorney unknown Mercian? Thorney May be Hwita, bishop of Lichfield
Alchhild of Middleham unknown Northumbrian Middleham Possibly a daughter of King Oswig[15]
Alchmund of Hexham 8th Northumbrian Hexham
Alchmund of Derby 9th Northumbrian Derby
Aldatus of Oxford 6th Romano-British? Oxford / Gloucester
Aldhelm of Sherbourne 8th West Saxon Malmesbury
Alfred the Great 9th West Saxon Winchester King of Wessex and Bretwalda. Saint by popular acclaim only, never formally canonised. Relics were lost at the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
Amphibalus of St Albans 3rd Romano-British? St Albans Body at Aldeminstre in the Domesday Breviate resting-place list;[8] body 'discovered' at St Albans in 1178[16]
Arilda of Oldbury unknown Romano-British? Gloucester
Arwald 7th Isle of Wight unknown Martyrs, sons of Arwald, the prince of the Isle of Wight, just off the English coast. The martyrs are called Arwald because their proper names are not known. They were slain after Baptism by King Cædwalla, who was a pagan.
Athwulf of Thorney 7th East Anglian Thorney
Augustine of Canterbury 7th Roman Canterbury St Augustine's
Avbur of Stallingborough unknown obscure Stallingborough
Balthere of Tyningham 8th Northumbrian Tyninghame / Durham
Balthild of Romsey 7th Frankish / East Anglian Romsey
Barloc of Norbury unknown British Norbury
Beda of Jarrow 8th Northumbrian Jarrow / Durham / Glastonbury
Bega of Copeland unknown Gaelic / Northumbrian St Bees
Benedict Biscop 7th Northumbrian Thorney
Benignus of Glastonbury unknown West Saxon Glastonbury Also called Beonna [17]
Beocca of Chertsey 9th West Saxon Chertsey 9th
Beonna of Breedon 9th Mercian Breedon-on-the-Hill
Beorhthelm of Stafford unknown Mercian Stafford
Beorhthelm of Shaftesbury[18] unknown West Saxon Shaftesbury Some possibility that he is a 10th-century West Saxon bishop, several bearing this name [19]
Beornstan the Archdeacon unknown Kentish Canterbury St Augustine's The saint-list "Catalogus Sanctorum in Anglia Pausantium" mentions an archdeacon called Byrnstan or Beornstan resting at St Augustine's [8]
Beornstan of Winchester 10th West Saxon Winchester Old Minster
Beornwald of Bampton 10th West Saxon Bampton
Bercthun of Beverley 8th Northumbrian Beverley
Berhtwald of Canterbury 8th Kentish Canterbury St Augustine's
Bertha of Kent 7th Frankish / Kentish Canterbury St Augustine's Mention in the resting-place list of Hugh Candidus[8]
Billfrith of Lindisfarne 8th Northumbrian Durham
Birinus of Dorchester 7th Roman Winchester Old Minster
Blaise 4th Roman Canterbury Christ Church Relics of Saint Blaise were held by Canterbury Christ Church, thought to have been brought from Rome in 908 by Archbishop Plegmund[20]
Blitha of Martham unknown East Anglian Martham Mother of St Walstan[17]
Boisil of Melrose 7th Gaelic / Northumbrian Melrose / Durham
Boniface 8th West Saxon Mainz / Fulda / Dokkum, Frisia Famous for being the "Apostle of Germany" for his missionary efforts among the German people. Originally from Crediton in Devon and named Wynfryth until Pope Gregory II dubbed him Boniface. Martyred in Dokkum in Frisia by bandits.
Bosa of York 8th Northumbrian York
Botwine of Ripon 8th Northumbrian Ripon
Botwulf of Thorney 7th East Anglian Thorney
Brannoc of Braunton unknown British Braunton
Branwalator of Milton unknown British Milton Abbas
Ceadda of Lichfield 7th Northumbrian Lichfield
Ceatta of Lichfield unknown obscure Lichfield Possibly a duplication of Ceadda (above) [21]
Cedd of Lichfield 7th Northumbrian Lichfield
Centwine of Wessex 7th West Saxon Glastonbury In the list of saints entitled "Catalogus Sanctorum in Anglia Pausantium", he is listed resting at Glastonbury Abbey[8]
Ceolfrith of Monkwearmouth 8th Northumbrian Langres / Glastonbury / Monkwearmouth
Ceolwulf of Northumbria 8th Northumbrian Lindisfarne
Cett of Oundle unknown obscure Oundle
Credan of Bodmin unknown British Bodmin
Cissa of Crowland 8th East Anglian Thorney
Coenwulf of Mercia 9th Mercian Winchcombe
Congar of Congresbury unknown British Congresbury
Cotta of Breedon 8th Mercian Breedon-on-the-Hill
Credan of Evesham 8th Mercian Evesham
Cuthbald of Peterborough 8th East Anglian Peterborough
Cuthbert of Lindisfarne 7th Northumbrian Durham Bones originally at Lindisfarne, at various places including Carlisle, Norham, Crayke and Chester-le-Street, before settling at Durham in the late 10th century for the remainder of the Middle Ages [22]
Cuthburh of Wimborne 8th West Saxon Wimborne
Cuthflæd of Lyminster unknown South Saxon Lyminster
Cuthmann of Steyning unknown South Saxon Steyning
Cwenburh of Wimborne 8th West Saxon Wimborne
Cyneburh of Castor 7th Mercian Peterborough
Cyneburh of Gloucester 7th Mercian Gloucester
Cynehelm of Mercia 9th Mercian Winchcombe
Cyneswith of Peterborough 7th Mercian Peterborough
Dachuna of Bodmin unknown British? Bodmin A virgin saint venerated in Cornwall, Dachuna is known from the list of resting-places of Hugh Candidus, authored around 1155.[23][24] Dachuna, along with Medan and Credan, were allegedly associates of Saint Petroc, whom they rested alongside at Bodmin Priory.[25] There is no documentation of a Dachuna in Cornwall beyond Hugh Candidus' list; male bishops and saints with similar names are known in Ireland. According to Nicholas Orme, Hugh Candidus may have conflated another location with Bodmin and incorrectly ascribed the saints to the priory.[26]
Decuman of Watchet unknown British Watchet
Deusdedit of Canterbury 7th Kentish Canterbury St Augustine's / Leominster
Diuma of Charlbury 7th Gaelic / Mercian Charlbury
Domnanuerdh of Beckley unknown obscure Beckley
Dryhthelm of Melrose 8th Northumbrian Melrose Famous for the vision of the afterlife attributed to him by Bede;[27] evidence for cult limited, but he is mentioned in the resting-place list of Hugh Candidus [8]
Dunstan of Canterbury 10th West Saxon Canterbury St Augustine's
Eadberht of Lindisfarne 7th Northumbrian Lindisfarne According to tradition, his bones were taken from Lindisfarne in the late 9th century [28]
Eadburh of Bicester 7th Mercian Bicester
Eadburh of Pershore unknown Mercian Pershore possibly identified with Eadburh of Winchester
Eadburh of Southwell unknown Mercian Southwell
Eadburh of Thanet 8th Kentish Lyminge
Eadburh of Winchester 10th West Saxon Winchester Nunnaminster
Eadfrith of Leominster 7th Northumbrian Leominster
Eadfrith of Lindisfarne 8th Northumbrian Lindisfarne Tradition has it that his bones were taken from Lindisfarne in the late 9th century [29]
Eadgar of England 10th West Saxon Glastonbury
Eadgyth of Aylesbury unknown Mercian Aylesbury
Eadgyth of Polesworth 10th West Saxon Polesworth
Eadgyth of Wilton 10th West Saxon Wilton
Eadmund of East Anglia 9th East Anglian Bury St Edmunds
Eadmund the Confessor unknown obscure unknown Known only in the litany from Lambeth Palace MS 427, a 15th-century addition to a psalter of the 11th century [30]
Eadnoth of Ramsey 11th East Anglian Ely
Eadthryth of Grantham unknown obscure Grantham
Eadweard the Confessor 11th West Saxon Westminster
Eadweard the Martyr 10th West Saxon Shaftesbury
Eadweard of Maugersbury unknown Mercian Maugersbury / Stow-on-the-Wold
Eadwine of Northumbria 7th Northumbrian Whitby / York
Eadwold of Cerne 9th West Saxon Cerne Abbas
Ealdberht of Ripon 8th Northumbrian Ripon / Peterborough
Ealdgyth of Stortford unknown Mercian Bishops Stortford
Eanmund 8th Northumbrian unknown
Eanswith of Folkestone 7th Kentish Folkestone
Earconwald 7th Mercian London / Chertsey
Eardwulf of Northumbria 9th Northumbrian Breedon-on-the-Hill
Earmund of Stoke Fleming unknown West Saxon Stoke Fleming
Eata of Hexham 7th Northumbrian Hexham
Ecgberht of Ripon 8th Northumbrian Ripon
Ecgwine of Evesham 8th Mercian Evesham
Echa of Crayke 8th Gaelic / Northumbrian Crayke
Edor of Chertsey 9th West Saxon Chertsey
Elfin of Warrington unknown British Warrington
Eoda 7th Northumbrian unknown may be identical with St. Oda
Eormengyth of Thanet 7th Kentish Minster-in-Thanet
Eosterwine of Monkwearmouth 7th Northumbrian Monkwearmouth
Evorhilda unknown West Saxon Poppleton
Felix of Dommoc 7th Frankish Ramsey
Firmin of North Crawley unknown Roman? North Crawley / Thorney Compare Fermin, martyr and bishop of Amiens
Florentius of Peterborough unknown Roman Peterborough According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle MS E, his relics were transferred from Bonneval Abbey to Peterborough in 1013; he is perhaps Florentius of Sedun, martyred by the Vandals[31]
Freomund of Mercia 9th Mercian Dunstable
Frithestan of Winchester 10th West Saxon Winchester Old Minster
Frithuric of Breedon 7th Mercian Breedon-on-the-Hill
Frithuswith of Oxford 8th Mercian Oxford
Frithuwold of Chertsey 7th Mercian Chertsey
Fursey of Cnobheresburg 7th Gaelic / East Anglian Péronne
Grimbald of St Bertin 10th Frankish Winchester New Minster
Guthlac of Crowland 8th East Anglian Crowland
Hadrian of Canterbury 8th Roman Canterbury St Augustine's Born in the Roman exarchate of Africa, conquered by the Arabs in Hadrian's lifetime [32]
Hædde of Winchester 8th West Saxon Winchester Old Minster
Hæmma of Leominster 7th Mercian Leominster
Hereberht of Huntingdon unknown obscure unknown
Herefrith of Thorney unknown East Anglian Thorney May have been a bishop of Lindsey[32]
Hilda of Whitby 7th Northumbrian Whitby / Glastonbury
Hildeburh 7th Mercia Dee Estuary
Hildelith of Barking 8th East Saxon Barking
Hiurmine of Blythburgh 7th East Anglian Blythburgh / Bury St Edmunds
Honorius of Canterbury 7th Roman Canterbury St Augustine's
Huna of Thorney 7th East Anglian Thorney
Humbert of Stokenham unknown West Saxon Stokenham
Hwita of Whitchurch Canonicorum unknown West Saxon Whitchurch Canonicorum
Hygebald of Lindsey 7th obscure Hibaldstow
Hyglac 8th Northumbrian unknown
Indract of Glastonbury 9th Gaelic / West Saxon Glastonbury
Inicium unknown obscure Thorney Body appears to have been in Bochesuurtha, perhaps either Boxworth or Buckworth, before resting at Thorney [33]
Ivo of Ramsey unknown British Ramsey
Iwig of Wilton 7th Northumbrian Wilton
Jermin 8th East Anglian Bury St. Edmunds Killed at the Battle of Bulcamp, his body was translated from Blythburgh. Also known as Jurmin
John of Beverley 8th Northumbrian Beverley
John the Sage unknown obscure Malmesbury William of Malmesbury believed this saint to be John Scotus Erigena, while historian Michael Lapidge has suggested John the Old Saxon, scholar of Alfred the Great[34]
Jordan of Bristol unknown obscure College Green, Bristol Jordan is only attested to as a saint of the Anglo-Saxon era in a 15th-century hymn and in the writings of later antiquarians.[35]
Judoc of Winchester 7th British Winchester New Minster
Jurmin 7th East Anglian Killed in Battle with Penda Prince of East Anglia, Son of King Anna
Justus of Canterbury 7th Roman Canterbury St Augustine's
Juthwara of Sherborne 6th Dumnonia, sub-Roman British Sherborne
Laurence of Canterbury 7th Roman Canterbury St Augustine's
Leofwynn of Bishopstone 7th South Saxon Bishopstone
Mærwynn of Romsey 10th West Saxon Romsey
Maildub of Malmesbury 7th Gaelic / West Saxon Malmesbury
Margaret of Wessex 11th West Saxon Dunfermline
Mellitus of Canterbury 7th Roman Canterbury St Augustine's
Melorius of Amesbury unknown British Amesbury
Merefin unknown Mercian unknown
Mildburh of Wenlock 8th Mercian Wenlock
Mildgyth 8th Mercian unknown
Mildrith of Thanet 8th Mercian Minster-in-Thanet / Canterbury St Augustine's
Milred of Worcester 8th Mercian Berkswell
Modwenna of Burton unknown Gaelic / Mercian Burton
Monegunda of Watton 6th Frankish Watton
Nectan of Hartland unknown British Hartland
Neot unknown British St Neots
Nothhelm of Canterbury 8th Kentish Canterbury St Augustine's
Oda of Canterbury 10th Anglo-Norse Canterbury Christ Church
Odwulf of Evesham 9th Frisian Evesham
Osana of Howden 8th? Northumbrian Howden
Osburh of Coventry unknown Mercian Coventry
Osgyth 7th East Saxon Chich / Aylesbury
Osthryth 7th Northumbrian Bardney
Oswald of Northumbria 7th Northumbrian Lindisfarne / Gloucester / various Body rested at Bardney, hands at Bamburgh and head at Lindisfarne in the time of Bede; body was translated to Gloucester in 909; the right-arm was later at Peterborough, with the head at Durham and some other bones at Glastonbury [36]
Oswald of Worcester 10th Anglo-Norse Worcester
Oswine of Northumbria 7th Northumbrian Tynemouth / Durham Despite a brief period at Durham, Oswine rested at Tynemouth Priory; Durham possessed the head [37]
Pandionia of Eltisley unknown obscure Eltisley
Patrick unknown Romano-British Glastonbury (/Armagh) Body was alleged to be buried at Glastonbury in the Anglo-Saxon period, though it was discovered by John de Courcy and translated to Armagh Cathedral in 1185[38]
Paulinus of York 7th Roman Rochester
Pega of Peakirk 8th East Anglian Peakirk
Rayne unknown obscure unknown
Regenhere of Northampton 9th East Anglian Northampton
Ruffinus of Stone 7th Mercia Stone
Rumon of Tavistock unknown British Ruan Lanihorne / Tavistock
Rumwold of Buckingham unknown Mercian Buckingham
Samson of Dol 6th British Milton Abbas
Sæbbi of London 7th East Saxon London Cult uncertain [39]
Sativola of Exeter 6th Dumnonia Sub-Roman British Exeter Venerated throughout the Middle Ages in Devon, she has been linked with the 6th Cornish anchoress Sitofolla, sister of Paul Aurelian[40]
Seaxburh of Ely 8th East Anglian Ely
Sicgred of Ripon 8th Northumbrian Ripon / Peterborough
Sigeburh of Thanet 8th Kentish Minster-in-Thanet
Sigfrith of Monkwearmouth 7th Northumbrian Monkwearmouth
Swithhun of Winchester 9th West Saxon Winchester Old Minster
Tatberht of Ripon 8th Northumbrian Ripon / Peterborough
Tancred of Thorney 9th East Anglian Thorney
Torthred of Thorney 9th East Anglian Thorney
Tova of Thorney 9th East Anglian Thorney
Theodore of Canterbury 7th Roman Canterbury St Augustine's
Tibba of Ryhall 7th Mercian Ryhall / Peterborough
Ultan the Scribe 8th Gaelic / Northumbrian unknown Gaelic scribe-priest known only from the 9th-century work of a monk named Æthelwulf, De Abbatibus [41]
Urith of Chittlehampton unknown British Chittlehampton In Latin, Hyaritha; name probably represents Welsh Iwerydd [41]
Wendreda 7th East Anglian Ely/March, Cambridgeshire
Werburh of Chester 8th Mercian Hanbury / Chester
Wærstan unknown Mercian Great Malvern
Walstan of Bawburgh unknown East Anglian Bawburgh
Wigstan of Repton 9th Mercian Repton / Evesham
Wihtberht 8th Northumbrian Ripon
Wihtburh of Ely 8th East Anglian Ely
Wihtred of Thorney unknown obscure Thorney
Wilfrith of Hexham 8th Northumbrian Ripon / Canterbury Christ Church
Wilfrith II 8th Northumbrian Ripon
Wilgils of Ripon 7th Northumbrian Ripon / Peterborough
Wilgyth of Cholsey 6th Dumnonia, sub-Roman Britain Cholsey
Wulfgar of Peterborough unknown obscure Peterborough
Wulfhad of Stone 7th obscure Stone
Wulfhild of Barking 11th Mercian Barking
Wulfram of Grantham 8th Frankish Grantham
Wulfric of Holme 10th East Anglian Holme
Wulfsige of Sherborne 11th West Saxon Sherborne
Wulfthryth 11th West Saxon Wilton
Wynthryth of March unknown obscure March / Ely
  • Anglo-Norse, of mixed English and Scandinavian extraction characteristic of northern and central England in the later Anglo-Saxon era
  • British, from the British population native to pre-Germanic England, including Welsh, Cornish, Cumbrian and Celtic Armoricans, as well as saints from regions of England Anglicized very late
  • East Anglian, ethnically English and either from or strong associated with the East Anglian region of early medieval England, modern Norfolk, Suffolk as well as some of Cambridgeshire or Lincolnshire
  • East Saxon, ethnically English and either from or strong associated with the East Saxon region of early medieval England
  • Frankish, from the Frankish kingdom in Gaul, including native Latin-speakers but excluding Bretons
  • Frisian, from the Frisian region of early medieval Europe
  • Gaelic, in origin a Gaelic-speaking Celt from Ireland or northern Britain
  • Kentish, ethnically English and either from or strong associated with the Kentish region of early medieval England
  • Mercian, ethnically English and either from or strong associated with the Mercian region of early medieval England
  • Northumbrian, ethnically English and either from or strong associated with the Northumbrian region of early medieval England
  • Roman, from the Roman (or 'Byzantine') Empire, excluding Britain
  • Romano-British, from Roman Britain and neither clearly British or clearly Latin
  • South Saxon, ethnically English and either from or strongly associated with the South Saxon region of early medieval England
  • West Saxon, ethnically English and either from or strongly associated with the West Saxon region of early medieval England

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List of Anglo-Saxon saints

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The list of Anglo-Saxon saints comprises individuals venerated within the of from the period of beginning in the late until the in 1066, encompassing missionaries, bishops, abbots, kings, and monastic leaders who exemplified piety and contributed to the faith's establishment across the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. These figures, often canonized informally through popular devotion and miracle accounts rather than formal processes, played pivotal roles in converting pagan rulers and communities, fostering monastic reforms, and preserving religious knowledge amid Viking invasions and political upheavals. Prominent examples include St. Augustine of Canterbury (d. 604), who led Pope Gregory the Great's mission to in 597 and baptized King Æthelberht, laying the foundation for the English Church; St. Aidan (d. 651), an Irish monk who established the monastery at and evangelized under King Oswald; St. Cuthbert (c. 634–687), a hermit- of renowned for his ascetic life and miracles, whose vita was composed by Bede; St. Oswald (c. 604–642), the Northumbrian king martyred in battle against pagans, symbolizing royal sanctity; St. Hild (614–680), abbess of Whitby who hosted the in 664 to reconcile Roman and Celtic Christian practices; St. Wilfrid (c. 633–709), a instrumental in spreading Roman ; St. Bede (673–735), the Northumbrian scholar and historian whose Ecclesiastical History chronicles the era's saints; and St. Swithun (d. 862), whose posthumous miracles spurred the 10th-century Benedictine revival under St. Æthelwold (904–984). The veneration of these saints centered on relics—such as bones or garments believed to perform cures and intercede with God—which drew pilgrims, enriched churches, and inspired hagiographical literature like Bede's vitae, Ælfric's Lives of Saints, and martyrologies that blended history, legend, and devotion to reinforce Christian identity in a turbulent society. While many cults flourished locally (e.g., Cuthbert at Durham, Swithun at Winchester), the Norman Conquest disrupted some traditions, though their legacies endured in liturgy, place names, and medieval texts.

Historical Context

Defining the Anglo-Saxon Era

The Anglo-Saxon era in is generally defined as the period from the withdrawal of Roman administration around 410 CE to the in 1066 CE. This timeframe encompasses the settlement of Germanic tribes (Angles, , and ), the formation of kingdoms known as the , and the cultural and political development of early medieval . In the context of Christian saints, the focus is on the Christianized phase beginning with the late 6th-century missions, during which veneration of saints became prominent amid conversion efforts and monastic growth.

Christianization and Early Cults

The Christianization of Anglo-Saxon England began with the mission dispatched by in 596 CE, led by Augustine, who arrived in in 597 CE and successfully converted King Æthelberht and his subjects, establishing the first permanent Christian foothold in the region. Augustine was consecrated as the first of , where he founded a and that served as the primary for promoting Roman Christian practices among the . This southern initiative laid the groundwork for the gradual spread of Christianity to neighboring kingdoms, though progress was uneven due to the fragmented political landscape of the . In the northern kingdoms, particularly , conversion efforts were spearheaded by missionaries from the Celtic tradition, notably , who was sent from the monastery of in 635 CE at the request of King Oswald. established a monastic community on the island of , which became a hub for evangelizing the pagan through gentle persuasion and education, training missionaries who extended across much of the north. Complementing this was , a Northumbrian monk who, after studies in and , championed Roman liturgical customs and played a pivotal role in aligning northern practices with those of the Roman church. The pivotal in 664 CE, convened by King Oswiu, resolved tensions between Celtic and Roman observances—such as the dating of —favoring the , which unified Christian practice across England and facilitated broader acceptance. The establishment of episcopal sees, including in the south and in the north (founded around 625 CE under Bishop Paulinus), along with monasteries like those at and , created institutional centers that nurtured the veneration of saints. Early saint cults emerged through local devotion to martyrs and confessors, drawing on pre-existing Romano-British traditions; for instance, the cult of , Britain's first recorded martyr from the third century, persisted and influenced Anglo-Saxon despite his pre-invasion origins. These cults involved the promotion of relics, pilgrimage sites, and miracle narratives, often centered at monastic foundations that preserved and disseminated stories of holy lives. The Venerable Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People, completed in 731 CE, played a crucial role in documenting and legitimizing these early saints, providing hagiographical accounts that standardized their veneration and integrated them into the emerging Anglo-Saxon Christian identity.

Recognition of Sainthood

Pre-Conquest Canonization Practices

In Anglo-Saxon England prior to the of 1066, the recognition of saints operated through informal, localized processes rather than the centralized papal that would later become standard in . Sainthood was typically affirmed by episcopal authorities, community , and reports of miracles, often without formal papal involvement. This decentralized approach reflected the era's fragmented structure, where bishops and monastic communities held significant autonomy in promoting holy figures. Key criteria for sainthood included martyrdom, exemplary , or influential , particularly from royalty or , which helped propagate cults. Evidence for these recognitions often came from contemporary vitae, or saints' lives, such as those composed by in his Ecclesiastical History of the , which documented miracles and virtues to support . For instance, Bede's accounts of figures like emphasized post-mortem miracles as pivotal to establishing sanctity, blending hagiographic narrative with historical testimony to foster local devotion. Royal endorsement further solidified these claims, as kings like actively promoted saints' cults to legitimize their rule and unify Christian communities. Practical manifestations of this recognition included the translation of relics—such as the ceremonial relocation of bones to prominent churches or shrines—to enhance a saint's prestige and draw pilgrims. Local feast days were established to commemorate these figures, integrated into the by monastic houses without needing broader approval. Royal charters played a crucial role, granting lands or privileges to monasteries housing relics, thereby institutionalizing cults; for example, charters from the supported the veneration of through endowments to his foundations. These practices flourished particularly in the 7th and 8th centuries, amid the consolidation of following its initial missions. By the , Viking invasions disrupted these traditions, destroying monasteries and scattering relics, which led to a decline in new canonizations and the preservation of existing cults. The relocation of relics, like those of during raids, became acts of survival rather than formal elevation, underscoring the vulnerability of local practices to external threats. Despite this, the pre-Conquest model laid the groundwork for enduring , influencing later medieval developments.

Post-Conquest and Modern Assessments

Following the of , the veneration of Anglo-Saxon saints underwent significant changes, including increased standardization under papal authority as the English Church integrated more closely with Roman practices. While some local cults persisted, others faced suppression or skepticism due to perceived anti-Saxon biases among Norman clergy, who occasionally viewed pre-Conquest saints as tied to defeated political structures. For instance, hagiographical narratives were rewritten to align with Norman interests, diminishing the emphasis on certain Anglo-Saxon figures while preserving others that supported the new regime. A notable elevation occurred with the canonization of in 1161 by , nearly a century after the Conquest, which formalized his status as a royal saint and reinforced Westminster Abbey's prominence under Norman rule. The Synod of in 1222 made a general statement affirming the observance of St. George's Day (April 23) as a feast in honor of the nation's protector, contributing to the promotion of this continental saint and a shift toward universal Roman saints, though the date was likely already established locally. In modern scholarship, Anglo-Saxon saints are evaluated through sources like the , which provides historical anchors for assessing their cults, though debates persist over the blend of fact and legend in their vitae. Many, such as and , appear in the with Vatican acknowledgment, while disputed cases—like those with hagiographies featuring miraculous elements, such as prophetic visions, healings, or interactions with wildlife—prompt ongoing scrutiny of their . The 19th and 20th centuries saw revivals of Anglo-Saxon saints within Anglican calendars, driven by the Anglo-Catholic movement's effort to reclaim pre-Reformation heritage; figures like , , and were reincorporated into liturgical commemorations, as seen in the 1985 Book of Alternative Services and earlier reforms influenced by Walter Howard Frere's 1911 principles. Catholic and Orthodox traditions continue to acknowledge these saints, with the former listing them in official martyrologies and the latter venerating them as part of the undivided early Church's legacy, exemplified by icons and feasts for and in Eastern calendars.

Organizational Categories

Royal and Noble Saints

The royal and noble saints of Anglo-Saxon were typically figures of high birth who achieved sanctity through a combination of pious lives, martyrdom, or patronage of the church, often recognized via local cults that emphasized miracles and incorrupt remains rather than formal processes. Inclusion required verifiable royal lineage and evidence of holy intervention post-mortem, such as healings or visions, which elevated their status amid the era's informal practices. A prominent example is (d. 642), a king who converted to during exile in and, upon reclaiming his throne in 634, invited the Irish bishop to evangelize his realm, founding the monastery at as a center of learning and worship. Slain in battle against the pagan Mercian king Penda at Maserfield, Oswald's dismembered body became a site of miracles, including healings from soil mixed with his blood, establishing him as a martyr-king whose relics were distributed widely to affirm Christian victory over pagan forces. Etheldreda of Ely (d. 679), also known as , exemplified noble sanctity through her vow of perpetual virginity despite two royal marriages—to Tondberht of the Gyrwe and King —before withdrawing to found the at Ely in 673, where she served as until her death from a neck tumor. Her body remained incorrupt when exhumed sixteen years later, a motif celebrated by as proof of her chastity, with her promoting her as a model of royal piety and patron against throat ailments. Edward the Martyr (d. 978), eldest son of King Edgar, ruled briefly from 975 before his assassination on March 18, 978, at , reportedly stabbed while dismounting his horse during a visit to his stepmother Ælfthryth's estate, an act likely orchestrated by factions favoring his younger half-brother Æthelred II. His hasty burial without honors gave way to a rapid cult, fueled by miracles at his translated relics and hagiographies like the Passio S. Eadwardi, portraying his death as innocent martyrdom that underscored divine favor for the rightful royal line. These saints embodied the intersection of kingship and holiness, where rulers like Oswald died defending against pagans, nobles like Etheldreda founded monastic institutions to secure spiritual legacies, and figures like Edward's martyrdom highlighted political intrigue as a path to sanctity, often marked by hagiographic elements such as battlefield visions or undecayed bodies that reinforced their divine election. Their cults played a crucial role in legitimizing dynasties, as of royal saints bolstered claims to authority by linking earthly power to heavenly approval, a dynamic evident in endowments and translations of relics to royal foundations. Approximately 20% of the roughly 240 revered Anglo-Saxon saints were of royal or noble descent, reflecting the era's emphasis on aristocratic holiness amid about 50 such figures documented before 1066.

Episcopal and Clerical Saints

Episcopal and clerical saints in the Anglo-Saxon period were primarily bishops, archbishops, and priests venerated for their significant contributions to church doctrine, liturgical reform, and within emerging structures. These figures played pivotal roles in , often navigating tensions between Celtic and Roman traditions to unify the church under a more centralized . Their recognition stemmed from hagiographical accounts emphasizing , leadership in synods, and dedication to outreach, rather than formal processes that developed later. Such saints dominated the 7th and 8th centuries during this formative era of Christian consolidation in . A distinctive aspect of these saints' legacies was their advocacy for Roman observances, which helped standardize practices across Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, and their efforts in establishing dioceses to extend episcopal oversight. For instance, they promoted the Roman computation of and monastic rules aligned with continental models, often in collaboration with royal patrons who endowed sees and supported church reforms. Specific , such as pastoral journeys to isolated communities, underscored their commitment to accessible ministry amid rugged terrains and scattered populations. Saint of (d. 687) exemplifies the ideal bishop-hermit, serving as prior and later bishop of , where he balanced contemplative life with active pastoral duties. Appointed bishop in 685, Cuthbert undertook extensive visits to remote Northumbrian villages and offshore islands, preaching and administering sacraments to foster faith among rural folk, even as he preferred solitude on Inner Farne. His life, detailed in anonymous and later Bede's accounts, highlights doctrinal fidelity post-Synod of Whitby, earning him veneration as a protector of the church's missionary ethos. Saint of (d. 709), an and key reformer, championed Roman customs at the 664 , arguing persuasively for alignment with papal practices on dating and . As bishop of from 664, he founded monasteries like and , effectively establishing dioceses in and to organize clerical hierarchies and extend Roman-influenced governance. Despite exiles and conflicts with kings, Wilfrid's efforts in introducing and advocating church independence from secular interference solidified his role as a doctrinal unifier. Saint of (d. 862), from 852, is renowned for posthumous miracles that propelled his cult, particularly after his 971 , when healings at his drew pilgrims and affirmed his legacy. Accounts by Lantfred of Fleury describe cures for the lame and blind at Old Minster, attributing them to Swithun's and underscoring his reputation for and care for the poor during life. These events, occurring amid 10th-century monastic reforms, elevated Swithun as a symbol of episcopal sanctity in .

Monastic and Ascetic Saints

Monastic and ascetic saints in Anglo-Saxon were primarily those who dedicated their lives to contemplative , communal , and spiritual withdrawal, often as abbots, abbesses, or hermits who founded or led religious communities focused on inner rather than pastoral or administrative duties. These figures were venerated for their , , and posthumous divine favor, as recorded in hagiographies that emphasized their role in fostering monastic ideals during the of the period. Inclusion typically required evidence of a life marked by ascetic rigor, such as prolonged , , or visionary experiences, distinct from the active roles of bishops or priests. The rise of these saints paralleled the growing Benedictine influence in Anglo-Saxon monasticism, introduced around 670 by figures like , who established monasteries at and under the Benedictine Rule, emphasizing stability, obedience, and manual labor. This rule, adapted from St. Benedict of Nursia's framework, promoted balanced communal life and personal , influencing the foundation of key houses like Wearmouth-Jarrow. Female saints were particularly prominent in double monasteries, which housed monks and nuns under a single , allowing women like those at to exercise spiritual authority over mixed communities. Such institutions highlighted the era's integration of gender in monastic practice, with often from noble families guiding both spiritual and administrative affairs. Unique to these saints was their emphasis on eremitic withdrawal, where individuals sought isolation in remote or marshy sites to combat demonic temptations through and , as seen in hagiographical accounts of visions and spiritual combats. Monastic rules under Benedictine norms structured daily life around the Divine Office and labor, fostering environments for contemplation, while holy islands like served as symbolic refuges, initially Celtic strongholds that later adopted Roman practices post-664 . These sites, accessible only at low tide, underscored the ascetic ideal of separation from worldly distractions, with becoming a center for scriptural production and saintly cults. Prominent examples include (d. 680), an abbess who founded and led the at , hosting the pivotal in 664 that aligned Northumbrian practices with Roman customs, thereby influencing the broader adoption of Benedictine monasticism. Her leadership exemplified female ascetic authority, as she advised kings and bishops while promoting scholarly pursuits among her community. (d. 690), an abbot who traveled to Rome multiple times, founded Wearmouth in 674 and in 681, importing stone architecture, liturgical books, and the Benedictine Rule to create self-sustaining centers of learning and worship dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul. His efforts blended Roman artistic influences with local traditions, establishing Wearmouth-Jarrow as a model for Anglo-Saxon monastic foundations. Guthlac of Crowland (d. 714) represents the eremitic tradition, a former warrior who became a on the fenland island of , enduring demonic visions and temptations as detailed in Felix's eighth-century Life of Saint Guthlac, which portrays his spiritual battles and miraculous healings. His withdrawal to this isolated site emphasized personal , attracting pilgrims and inspiring later cults centered on and divine protection. These saints' legacies, often under episcopal oversight for doctrinal alignment, reinforced monasticism's role in preserving Anglo-Saxon amid political upheavals.

Comprehensive Listing

Saints by Century: 7th Century

The marked the height of Christian conversion in , particularly in , where Irish monastic traditions profoundly influenced the establishment of monastic centers and missionary activities. Approximately 15 to 20 figures from this period were venerated as saints, the majority hailing from Northumbrian contexts and embodying the fusion of royal piety, episcopal leadership, and ascetic devotion during the era's evangelistic fervor. This time saw the interplay of faith and warfare, exemplified by King Oswald's invocation of divine aid at the in 634, which secured a victory against the Britons and paved the way for renewed Christian missions in the north. Prominent among these saints was (c. 590–651), an Irish monk appointed bishop who founded the monastery on Holy Island and served as a tireless missionary to the Northumbrians; he is revered as the patron of firefighters and mariners, notably for calming a tempest at sea with holy oil during a voyage. King (c. 604–642), a royal saint and patron of fishermen, played a crucial role in reintroducing after his , erecting a cross before the and later supporting 's mission; his relics famously healed a paralyzed girl and a lame horse. Oswin of (d. 651), a king and patron of those in distress, exemplified humility in his dealings with Aidan, gifting him a horse that the bishop later redistributed to the poor; he was martyred by Oswy, and his virtues were extolled for fostering church growth. Cedd (d. 664), bishop of the East Saxons and founder of Lastingham Abbey, advanced missions among the Mercians and East Angles under the influence of Irish practices; venerated as a patron of sailors, his tomb emitted healing vapors that cured the sick. His brother (Ceadda, c. 634–672), bishop of and Lindsey, established the see at and bridged Celtic and Roman rites; patron of healers, his soul was witnessed ascending to heaven amid angelic song, with posthumous miracles including rain to end a drought. (c. 614–680), abbess and patroness of learning, ruled double monasteries at and , hosting the in 664 that aligned English practices with Rome; she mentored future bishops and inspired the poet Caedmon's visions. Etheldreda (Audrey, c. 636–679), queen and abbess of Ely, preserved her virginity in two marriages and founded a monastery there; honored as patron against throat ailments, her incorrupt body exuded a healing balm 16 years after death. of (c. 634–687), bishop and hermit patron of sailors and sheep, retreated to Inner Farne for solitude while performing widespread conversions; his uncorrupted remains after exhumation healed the afflicted, including those with palsy. (c. 633–709), bishop of and advocate for Roman observances, presided over the and founded monasteries in ; as patron of the mentally ill, he invoked divine intervention to end a famine through abundant harvest. Other notable 7th-century saints include Felix of Dunwich (d. c. 647), bishop and missionary to East Anglia who converted King Sigeberht and established a school at Bury St. Edmunds; venerated for education, he baptized multitudes during a prosperous reign. Birinus (d. c. 650), bishop to the West Saxons, baptized King Cynegils at Dorchester and founded churches across Wessex; patron of the diocese, his relics later cured fevers. Paulinus (d. 644), bishop of York under Oswald's predecessor Edwin, baptized thousands in Northumbria; as patron against snakebites. Honorius (d. 653), archbishop of Canterbury, received the pallium from Rome and ordained successors to sustain the faith; his tenure supported the pall's extension to York. Finan (d. 661), bishop of of Irish origin, constructed stone churches and baptized Mercian royalty; he influenced the adoption of Roman dating for . Colman (d. after 676), also from , defended Irish customs at but later resigned; his exile preserved Celtic traditions in Ireland. Etheldreda's sister Sexburga (d. c. 699), of Ely, translated her incorrupt body; patron of cooks, she experienced visions confirming sainthood. These saints, often overlapping with royal or monastic categories such as Oswald's noble lineage, exemplified the era's devotional dynamism.

Saints by Century: 8th Century

The 8th century witnessed the consolidation of , characterized by institutional growth, monastic reforms, and a burgeoning scholarly tradition that emphasized , liturgical development, and historical documentation. Building on the evangelization efforts of the , this era saw the church integrate more deeply into royal and noble structures across kingdoms like , , and , with figures promoting learning and missionary outreach. Approximately 10 to 15 saints emerged during this period, many associated with key monastic and episcopal centers, highlighting a "golden age" of intellectual activity centered in Northumbrian houses such as and . Events like the ongoing influence of Wilfrid's reforms and exiles contributed to ecclesiastical standardization, including the resolution of dating disputes at synods. Prominent among these saints were hermits, bishops, and scholars whose lives and works exemplified the era's focus on , , and theological writing. The table below enumerates key examples, including their death years, primary roles, and signature contributions.
SaintDeath YearRoleDescription and Contributions
Guthlac714Hermit and A noble who became a at in ; his life, marked by visions and combats with demons, inspired early hagiographies that emphasized ascetic endurance and inspired later monastic foundations.
721Bishop of and YorkNorthumbrian bishop renowned for his piety, miracles, and education of clergy; he ordained as priest and retired to , where his cult developed around and patronage of learning.
Eadfrith of 721Bishop of Northumbrian bishop and scribe who likely oversaw the illumination of the , a masterpiece of blending Celtic and Roman styles to advance liturgical devotion.
Tatwine734Kentish scholar and poet who served as archbishop, authoring riddles and grammatical works that supported educational reforms in .
735 and scholarNorthumbrian at whose Ecclesiastical History of the chronicled the of ; a , his commentaries on Scripture advanced biblical and historical method.
Acca of 740Bishop of Northumbrian bishop and successor to , known for importing relics, musical expertise, and building church infrastructure to enhance and of saints.
739Missionary bishopNorthumbrian-born "Apostle of " who established monasteries and dioceses on the Continent, bridging Anglo-Saxon and Carolingian churches through evangelization efforts.
Boniface (Wynfrith)754Missionary archbishopDevon-born missionary to , martyred while felling a sacred oak; his letters and reforms promoted Roman liturgical practices and organized bishoprics, influencing continental .
These saints' legacies underscore the century's emphasis on education, with monastic schools producing texts like Bede's history and the Lindisfarne Gospels, and on liturgy, as seen in Acca's musical innovations and Boniface's standardization efforts. Their cults, often tied to specific locales like Beverley and Crowland, fostered regional devotion and church unity amid political fragmentation.

Saints by Century: 9th–11th Centuries

The 9th to 11th centuries marked a turbulent era for Anglo-Saxon Christianity, characterized by devastating Viking invasions that began with the raid on Lindisfarne in 793 and culminated in the conquest of 1066, severely disrupting monastic communities and leading to widespread destruction of religious sites. These incursions, primarily by Danes, targeted wealthy monasteries for plunder, causing a sharp decline in ecclesiastical learning and organization across England, particularly in the north and east. In response, King Alfred the Great (r. 871–899) of Wessex mounted military resistance and initiated cultural and religious revival efforts, including the promotion of education and the translation of key texts into Old English to bolster Christian resilience. This laid the foundation for the 10th-century Benedictine reform movement, which sought to restore strict monastic discipline, expel secular clergy from religious houses, and align English practices more closely with continental models, resulting in a surge of saintly veneration concentrated in Wessex and associated sees. The period produced approximately 20 recognized Anglo-Saxon saints, many emerging from the reform's leadership or as symbols of defiance against pagan invaders, with cults often promoted through hagiographies and relic translations to inspire unity and . These figures embodied themes of martyrdom, , and royal holiness, their stories emphasizing endurance amid crisis and the triumph of . Notable examples include bishops and kings whose lives intersected with the invasions and renewal, fostering devotion that persisted into the post-Conquest era.
SaintDeath YearRole and Context
Swithun862Bishop of Winchester; little known in life, but his cult exploded in the 970s under reformist Bishop Æthelwold, who translated his relics amid reported miracles, as detailed in Lantfred of Winchester's Translatio et Miracula S. Swithuni, underscoring the reform's emphasis on local saints to legitimize monastic revivals.
Edmund the Martyr869King of East Anglia; captured and beheaded by Danish Vikings at Hoxne for refusing submission, his intact body later discovered and enshrined at Bury St Edmunds, with the cult popularized by Abbo of Fleury's Passio Sancti Eadmundi (c. 985), which spread his veneration as a model of Christian resistance across Europe.
Edward the Martyr978King of England (r. 975–978); murdered at Corfe Castle, possibly at the instigation of his stepmother Ælfthryth, amid political strife following Edgar's death; quickly hailed as a saint for his piety, with Æthelred II promoting his cult through translations and laws mandating his feast, symbolizing innocent suffering in reform-era hagiography.
Dunstan988Archbishop of Canterbury (959–988); key architect of the Benedictine reform alongside kings Eadwig and Edgar, reforming abbeys like Glastonbury and Winchester by enforcing the Rule of St Benedict, patronizing arts, and mediating royal disputes, as chronicled in early vitae emphasizing his visionary piety.
Æthelwold984Bishop of Winchester (963–984); founder of the New Minster and expeller of clerics from monasteries, he translated saints' lives and rules into Old English to aid reform, with his own cult emerging soon after death through Wulfstan of Winchester's Vita Sancti Æthelwoldi, highlighting his role in Wessex's ecclesiastical renewal.
Oswald992Archbishop of York (972–992) and Bishop of Worcester; of Danish descent, he advanced the reform by founding Ramsey Abbey and supporting Benedictine foundations in the Midlands, dying during Lent; his vita by Byrhtferth of Ramsey portrays him as a humble ascetic bridging Anglo-Danish tensions.
Ælfheah1012Archbishop of Canterbury (1006–1012); captured during the Danish siege of Canterbury, he refused ransom to spare his flock's impoverishment and was martyred by ax and bone-throwing in Greenwich, venerated immediately for his steadfastness, with Osbern of Canterbury later composing his vita to affirm continuity amid conquest threats.
Edward the Confessor1066King of England (r. 1042–1066); noted for piety, building Westminster Abbey, and reputed chastity, canonized in 1161 but revered in Anglo-Saxon tradition for visions and holy death; the anonymous Vita Ædwardi Regis (c. 1065–75) depicts him as a saintly ruler fostering peace before the Norman invasion.
These saints' cults often intertwined with resistance to Danish incursions, such as Edmund's beheading narrative, which inspired poetry like the 10th-century Battle of Maldon in evoking heroic faith, and Ælfheah's martyrdom, which highlighted bishops' protective roles during raids. The reforms under Alfred and his successors concentrated saintly activity in Wessex, where Winchester emerged as a hub for hagiographic production, reinforcing English identity through shared devotional practices despite ongoing Viking pressures.

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