Saints of England

7 saints on this site whose lives are tied to England. Read their stories and notice who stays with you.

Benedictine abbot and archbishop of Canterbury, a pioneer of scholastic theology.

For thinkers who love big questions and want faith and reason to work together.

English monk of Jarrow who wrote the first history of the English Church c. 731.

For history lovers and writers.

Last king of the House of Wessex, remembered for his faith and for building Westminster Abbey.

For future leaders who want to lead peacefully and generously.

English bishop of Rochester beheaded in 1535 for refusing Henry VIII's claim to head the Church.

For those willing to stand firm for the truth.

English scholar and convert who became a cardinal and one of the great Catholic writers.

For deep thinkers, writers, and anyone following the truth wherever it leads.

London-born Archbishop of Canterbury, killed in his cathedral in 1170 after opposing King Henry II.

For anyone who has to stand up to a friend or a powerful person to do what is right.

English lawyer and Lord Chancellor beheaded in 1535 for refusing to betray his conscience.

For future lawyers and politicians.