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Saint Bede the Venerable

Doctor of the Church

672/673-735

Feast Day: May 25 (New), May 27 (Trad)

Patronage: English writers, historians, Jarrow, St. Bede college and university

Saint Bede was a Benedictine monk in Britain. He was the greatest scholar, author, and teacher of his time, deeply versed in the sciences and history, and known as the “Father of English History”. As a linguist and translator, he brought the works of the Latin and Greek writings of the early church fathers to the English, which contributed significantly to English Christianity. St. Bede was the first to date events anno Domini (AD). He’s called Venerable to acknowledge his wisdom and learning.

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