SAINT EDWARD THE CONFESSOR

 

Saint Edward the Confessor
Saint Edward the Confessor

By Edward Matulanya 

Saint Edward the Confessor (c. 1002–1066) was one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England. Born at Islip, Oxfordshire, he was the son of King Æthelred II and Emma of Normandy. Edward spent part of his early life in exile in Normandy before ascending to the throne in 1042. Known for his piety and humility, he promoted peace, supported church reforms, and demonstrated generosity to the poor (Britannica, n.d.). His greatest architectural contribution was Westminster Abbey, which later became the coronation church for English monarchs (Wikipedia, 2023).

Edward died on January 5, 1066, and was canonized in 1161 by Pope Alexander III. His feast is observed on October 13 to commemorate the translation of his relics in 1163 (New Advent, n.d.). He is regarded as a patron of England and a symbol of Christian kingship.

Saint Lubentius

Saint Lubentius lived in the fourth century and was a disciple of Saint Martin of Tours. He was educated for the priesthood by Bishop Maximin of Trier. Lubentius served near Kobern and later helped recover the body of Bishop Maximin, bringing it back to Trier (Wikipedia, 2023). He is also credited with missionary activity in the Lahn River region and is considered the founder of the church at Dietkirchen (Anastpaul, 2021).

His relics were translated to Dietkirchen before 841. Lubentius is venerated as the patron saint of boatmen and sailors, particularly those traveling along the River Lahn.

Blessed Magdalen Panattieri

Blessed Magdalen (Maddalena) Panattieri (1443–1503) was a Dominican tertiary from Trino, Piedmont, Italy. Entering the order at a young age, she dedicated her life to teaching catechism, caring for the sick, and serving the poor (Catholic News World, 2024). She had a strong devotion to Saint Catherine of Siena and was known for her Eucharistic adoration. Mystical gifts, including the stigmata, were attributed to her, though she lived in humility and service (Wikipedia, 2023).

She died on October 13, 1503, and was beatified by Pope Leo XII in 1827.

References

Anastpaul. (2021, October 13). Saint of the day – 13 October – Saint Lubentius (died 370). Retrieved from https://anastpaul.com/2021/10/13/saint-of-the-day-13-october-saint-lubentius-died-370/

Britannica. (n.d.). Edward, king of England (1002–1066). In Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved October 7, 2025, from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edward-king-of-England-1002-1066

Catholic News World. (2024, October 13). Blessed Maddalena Panattieri spent her life in service. Retrieved from https://www.catholicnewsworld.com/2024/10/blessed-maddalena-panattieri-spent.html

New Advent. (n.d.). St. Edward the Confessor. In Catholic Encyclopedia. Retrieved October 7, 2025, from https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05322a.htm

Wikipedia. (2023). Edward the Confessor. In Wikipedia. Retrieved October 7, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_the_Confessor

Wikipedia. (2023). Lubentius. In Wikipedia. Retrieved October 7, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lubentius

Wikipedia. (2023). Maddalena Panattieri. In Wikipedia. Retrieved October 7, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maddalena_Panattieri

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