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...