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October 13 · Optional · White

St Edward the Confessor

(c. 1003–1066) Last Anglo-Saxon king of the old line, called Confessor for his piety. He kept England at peace for over twenty years, was open-handed to the poor, and rebuilt Westminster Abbey, where his shrine still stands behind the high altar.

When is the feast of St Edward the Confessor?

The feast is celebrated on October 13 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Edward the Confessor?

The feast of St Edward the Confessor is celebrated on October 13 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Edward the Confessor?

(c. 1003–1066) Last Anglo-Saxon king of the old line, called Confessor for his piety. He kept England at peace for over twenty years, was open-handed to the poor, and rebuilt Westminster Abbey, where his shrine still stands behind the high…

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