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August 31 · Optional · White
St Aidan of Lindisfarne
(d. 651) Irish monk of Iona sent to Northumbria when a harsher missionary failed — 'you were too severe,' Aidan had told him. From Lindisfarne he walked the roads, freeing slaves and giving away the king's gifts; Bede loved him above all he described.
When is the feast of St Aidan of Lindisfarne?
The feast is celebrated on August 31 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.
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When is the feast of St Aidan of Lindisfarne?
The feast of St Aidan of Lindisfarne is celebrated on August 31 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.
Who was St Aidan of Lindisfarne?
(d. 651) Irish monk of Iona sent to Northumbria when a harsher missionary failed — 'you were too severe,' Aidan had told him. From Lindisfarne he walked the roads, freeing slaves and giving away the king's gifts; Bede loved him above all he…
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