biography
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Aidan, St
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known as the Apostle of Northumbria
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pronunciation:
[aydn]
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| A monk from the Celtic monastery on the island of Iona, born in Ireland. He was summoned in 635 by King Oswald of Northumbria to evangelize the North. He established a church and monastery on the island of Lindisfarne, and was appointed the first bishop there. He later founded several churches throughout Northumbria. Feast day 31 August. |
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