Looking through the list of events for November 15, I ran across this one: 655 – Battle of the Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria Wikipedia, November 15 entry I had not heard of the battle, or the river Winwæd, or of Penda or Oswiu, although I do have a vague… Continue reading November 15: Winwæd
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November 13: St. Augustine of Hippo
While today is not his Feast Day (that’s August 28), November 13 is the anniversary of the birth of Augustine, Bishop of Hippo and prolific author of theologic works, many of which still survive. Church tradition honors the date of a saint’s death, because historically this was the anniversary of martyrdom for many the church… Continue reading November 13: St. Augustine of Hippo
October 26: Alfred the Great
In the traditions of the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox churches, October 26 is the feast of St. Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons from 871 to 886 and then of a unified Anglo-Saxon kingdom until his death on October 26, 899. He is remembered largely for his success in warding off Viking… Continue reading October 26: Alfred the Great