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October 26 · Optional · White

St Cedd

(d. 664) Northumbrian monk of Lindisfarne, one of four brothers all priests, sent as bishop to the East Saxons, where he founded the chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall that still stands at Bradwell. Interpreter at the Synod of Whitby, he died of plague at Lastingham.

When is the feast of St Cedd?

The feast is celebrated on October 26 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Cedd?

The feast of St Cedd is celebrated on October 26 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Cedd?

(d. 664) Northumbrian monk of Lindisfarne, one of four brothers all priests, sent as bishop to the East Saxons, where he founded the chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall that still stands at Bradwell. Interpreter at the Synod of Whitby, he died of plague at…

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