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November 20 · Optional · Red

St Edmund the Martyr

(c. 841–869) King of East Anglia defeated by the Great Heathen Army, who refused to renounce Christ or rule as a Danish puppet. Bound to a tree, shot with arrows, and beheaded, he was England's first patron; Bury St Edmunds grew around his shrine.

When is the feast of St Edmund the Martyr?

The feast is celebrated on November 20 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Edmund the Martyr?

The feast of St Edmund the Martyr is celebrated on November 20 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Edmund the Martyr?

(c. 841–869) King of East Anglia defeated by the Great Heathen Army, who refused to renounce Christ or rule as a Danish puppet. Bound to a tree, shot with arrows, and beheaded, he was England's first patron; Bury St Edmunds grew around his…

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