Sunday, March 18, 2007

Edward of Wessex the Martyr


Edward of Wessex

King Edward the Martyr or Eadweard II (c. 962 – March 18, 978/979) succeeded his father Edgar as King of Wessex in 975, but was murdered after a reign of only a few years. As the murder was attributed to "irreligious" opponents, whereas Edward himself was considered a good Christian, he was canonized as Saint Edward the Martyr in 1001.

(no propers as it is pre-empted by Sunday worship)

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