Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England — Chronicle
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664 events · 184 carry a year stated nearby in the text · 441 carried forward (marked “c.”) · 39 come before the first dated anchor and are listed as undated
407 (6 events)
Book I · Chap. XI · 📍 [[Britain]] · In the year of our Lord 407
Gratianus
Gratianus, a citizen of the country, was set up as tyrant in Britain and killed.
Book I · Chap. XI · 📍 [[Britain]] · In the year of our Lord 407
In his place, Constantine, one of the meanest soldiers, only for the hope afforded by his name, and without any worth to recommend him, was chosen emperor.
Book I · Chap. XI · 📍 [[Arles]]
Constantine the tyrant Count Constantius Honorius
Whereupon Count Constantius, by the command of Honorius, marching into Gaul with an army, besieged him in the city of Arles, took him prisoner, and put him to death.
Book I · Chap. XI
Constans Constantine the tyrant
His son Constans, a monk, whom he had created Caesar,
Book I · Chap. XI · 📍 [[Vienne]]
was also put to death by his own follower Count Gerontius, at Vienne.
Book I · Chap. XI · 📍 [[Britain]] · Then
Then the Romans ceased to rule in Britain, almost 470 years after Caius Julius Caesar came to the island.
423 (5 events)
Book I · Chap. XIII · In the eighth year of his reign
Palladius was sent by Celestinus, the Roman pontiff, to the Scots that believed in Christ, to be their first bishop.
Book I · Chap. XIII · 📍 [[Europe]] · At the same time
Attila himself remained so intolerable an enemy to the Republic, that he ravaged almost all Europe, attacking and destroying cities and castles.
Book I · Chap. XIV · not long after
and in concert with their King Vortigern, it was unanimously decided to call the Saxons to their aid from beyond the sea
430 (1 events)
Book V · Chap. XXIV · part 1 · In the year 430
Palladius was sent by Pope Celestine to the Scots that believed in Christ to be their first bishop.
449 (27 events)
Book I · Chap. XV · In the year of our Lord 449
Marcian, the forty-sixth from Augustus, being made emperor with Valentinian, ruled the empire seven years.
Book I · Chap. XV · 📍 [[Kent]] · afterwards
Of these Horsa was afterwards slain in battle by the Britons, and a monument, bearing his name, is still in existence in the eastern parts of Kent.
Book I · Chap. XV · At first
At first, they obliged them to furnish a greater quantity of provisions; and, seeking an occasion of quarrel, protested, that unless more plentiful supplies were brought them, they would break the league, and ravage all the island; nor were they backward in putting their threats into execution.
Book I · Chap. XVI · at that time
Ambrosius Aurelianus
They had at that time for their leader, Ambrosius Aurelianus, a man of worth, who alone, by chance, of the Roman nation had survived the storm, in which his parents, who were of the royal race, had perished.
Book I · Chap. XVI
Ambrosius Aurelianus
Under him the Britons revived, and offering battle to the victors, by the help of God, gained the victory.
Book I · Chap. XVI · 📍 [[Badon-hill]] · till the year of the siege of Badon-hill
Ambrosius Aurelianus
till the year of the siege of Badon-hill, when they made no small slaughter of those enemies
Book I · Chap. XVII · 📍 [[Britain]] · Some few years before their arrival
the Pelagian heresy, brought over by Agricola, the son of Severianus, a Pelagian bishop, had corrupted with its foul taint the faith of the Britons.
Book I · Chap. XVIII
then Germanus, full of the Holy Ghost, invoking the Trinity, at once drew from his side a casket which hung about his neck, containing relics of the saints, and, taking it in his hands, applied it in the sight of all to the girl’s eyes, which were immediately delivered from darkness and filled with the light of truth.
Book I · Chap. XVIII
There Germanus, having with him relics of all the Apostles, and of divers martyrs, after offering up his prayers, commanded the tomb to be opened, that he might lay therein the precious gifts;
Book I · Chap. XVIII · that day
In consequence of these things, an innumerable multitude of people was that day converted to the Lord.
Book I · Chap. XIX · As they were returning thence
caused Germanus to bruise his foot by a fall
Book I · Chap. XIX · some time
while the fire raged on every side, the place in which he lay appeared untouched
Book I · Chap. XIX · one night
from which time his pain ceased, and he was so perfectly restored
Book I · Chap. XX · The holy days of Lent
the people being instructed by daily sermons, came together eagerly to receive the grace of baptism. For a great multitude of the army desired admission to the saving waters
Book I · Chap. XX · When, after the celebration of Easter
Germanus offered to be their leader. He picked out the most active, explored the country round about, and observed, in the way by which the enemy was expected, a valley encompassed by hills of moderate height. In that place he drew up his untried troops
Book I · Chap. XX
Then, on a sudden, Germanus, bearing the standard, exhorted his men, and bade them all in a loud voice repeat his words. As the enemy advanced in all security, thinking to take them by surprise, the bishops three times cried, “Hallelujah.”
Book I · Chap. XX · Thus, having settled the affairs of the island
they prepared to return home. Their own merits, and the intercession of the blessed martyr Alban, obtained for them a calm passage, and the happy vessel restored them in peace to the desires of their people.
Book I · Chap. XXI · 📍 [[Ravenna]] · after this
But Germanus, after this, went to Ravenna to intercede for the tranquillity of the Armoricans, where, after being very honourably received by Valentinian and his mother, Placidia, he departed hence to Christ;
Book I · Chap. XXI · Not long after
Not long after, Valentinian was murdered by the followers of Aetius, the patrician, whom he had put to death,
565 (2 events)
Book III · Chap. IV · 📍 [[Britain]] · In the year of our Lord 565
he converted that nation to the faith of Christ, by his preaching and example.
Book III · Chap. IV
Wherefore he also received of them the gift of the aforesaid island whereon to found a monastery.
582 (36 events)
Book I · Chap. XXIII · 📍 [[Rome]] · In the tenth year of his reign
Gregory, a man eminent in learning and the conduct of affairs, was promoted to the Apostolic see of Rome
Book I · Chap. XXIII
Augustine, who had been appointed to be consecrated bishop, if they should be received by the English
Book I · Chap. XXVII · part 1 · 📍 [[Rome]]
Augustine Laurentius Peter the monk Gregory
Then returning into Britain, he sent Laurentius the the priest and Peter the monk to Rome, to acquaint Pope Gregory, that the English nation had received the faith of Christ, and that he was himself made their bishop.
Book I · Chap. XXXIII
Augustine having had his episcopal see granted him in the royal city, as has been said, recovered therein, with the support of the king, a church, which he was informed had been built of old by the faithful among the Romans, and consecrated it in the name of the Holy Saviour, our Divine Lord Jesus Christ, and there established a residence for himself and all his successors.
Book I · Chap. XXXIII
Nevertheless, it was not Augustine himself who consecrated that church, but Laurentius, his successor.
Book I · Chap. XXXIII · 📍 [[Amfleat]]
who, being sent on a mission into Gaul, was drowned in a bay of the sea, which is called Amfleat
Book I · Chap. XXXIII · 📍 [[Boulogne]] · every night
a light from Heaven was seen over his grave every night; till the neighbouring people who saw it, perceiving that he had been a holy man that was buried there, and inquiring who and whence he was, carried away the body, and interred it in the church, in the city of Boulogne, with the honour due to so great a person.
596 (1 events)
603 (4 events)
Book I · Chap. XXXIV · At this time
For he conquered more territories from the Britons than any other chieftain or king, either subduing the inhabitants and making them tributary, or driving them out and planting the English in their places.
Book I · Chap. XXXIV · 📍 [[Degsastan]] · the year of our Lord 603
In which battle also Theodbald, brother to Ethelfrid, was killed, with almost all the forces he commanded.
604 (7 events)
Book II · Chap. III · After this
After this, the beloved of God, our father Augustine, died
605 (20 events)
Book II · Chap. I · part 1 · in the year of our Lord 605
the blessed Pope Gregory, after having most gloriously governed the Roman Apostolic see thirteen years, six months, and ten days, died, and was translated to an eternal abode in the kingdom of Heaven.
Book II · Chap. I · part 1
he made our nation, till then enslaved to idols, the Church of Christ
Book II · Chap. I · part 1 · 📍 [[Constantinople]] · when first drawn from the monastery
And when first drawn from the monastery, ordained to the ministry of the altar, and sent to Constantinople as representative of the Apostolic see
Book II · Chap. I · part 1 · 📍 [[the royal city]] · Whilst he was still in the royal city
Gregory Eutychius Tiberius Constantine
In maintaining this faith, the venerable Father Gregory so earnestly strove against the rising heresy, and with the help of the most pious emperor, Tiberius Constantine, so fully suppressed it, that none has been since found to revive it.
Book II · Chap. I · part 1 · 📍 [[the church of the blessed Apostle Peter]] · on the 12th day of March
His body was buried in the church of the blessed Apostle Peter before the sacristy, on the 12th day of March
Book II · Chap. I · part 2 · as soon as he was himself made Pope
as soon as he was himself made Pope, he carried out the long-desired work
Book II · Chap. I · part 2 · 📍 [[Britain]] · as soon as he was himself made Pope
sending, indeed, other preachers, but himself by his exhortations and prayers helping the preaching to bear fruit.
Book II · Chap. II · 📍 [[Augustine’s Ác]]
Immediately the blind man received sight, and Augustine was proclaimed by all to be a true herald of the light from Heaven.
Book II · Chap. II · 📍 [[Augustine’s Ác]]
They answered that they would do none of those things, nor receive him as their archbishop;
Book II · Chap. II · 📍 [[the city of Legions]] · For afterwards
having raised a mighty army, made a very great slaughter of that heretical nation, at the city of Legions
Book II · Chap. IV · in his lifetime
Laurentius succeeded Augustine in the bishopric, having been ordained thereto by the latter, in his lifetime
Book II · Chap. IV
he wrote, jointly with his fellow bishops, a hortatory epistle, entreating and conjuring them to keep the unity of peace and Catholic observance with the Church of Christ spread throughout the world.
Book II · Chap. IV
Also Laurentius with his fellow bishops wrote a letter to the bishops of the Britons, suitable to his degree, by which he endeavoured to confirm them in Catholic unity
Book II · Chap. IV · 📍 [[Rome]] · in the eighth year of the reign of the Emperor Phocas, the thirteenth indiction, on the 27th of February
the same most reverend pope, assembling a synod of the bishops of Italy, to prescribe rules for the life and peace of the monks, Mellitus also sat among them
Book II · Chap. IV
together with letters which the same pope sent to the beloved of God, Archbishop Laurentius, and to all the clergy; as likewise to King Ethelbert and the English nation.
Book II · Chap. IV · 📍 [[Rome]]
He obtained for the Church of Christ from the Emperor Phocas the gift of the temple at Rome called by the ancients Pantheon, as representing all the gods; wherein he, having purified it from all defilement, dedicated a church to the holy Mother of God, and to all Christ’s martyrs
616 (12 events)
Book II · Chap. V · In the year of our Lord 616
Ethelbert, king of Kent, having most gloriously governed his temporal kingdom fifty-six years, entered into the eternal joys of the kingdom of Heaven.
Book II · Chap. V · after the death of Ethelbert
for he not only refused to accept the faith of Christ, but was also defiled with such fornication, as the Apostle testifies, as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father’s wife.
Book II · Chap. V
And they drove him out and bade him and his company depart from their kingdom.
Book II · Chap. V · 📍 [[Kent]]
Being driven thence, he came into Kent, to take counsel with his fellow bishops, Laurentius and Justus, and learn what was to be done in that case; and with one consent they determined that it was better for them all to return to their own country
Book II · Chap. VI
And when he heard that for the sake of his salvation the bishop had suffered these cruel blows at the hands of the Apostle of Christ, he was greatly afraid; and abjuring the worship of idols, and renouncing his unlawful marriage, he received the faith of Christ, and being baptized, promoted and supported the interests of the Church to the utmost of his power.
Book II · Chap. VI · 📍 [[London]]
but the people of London would not receive Bishop Mellitus, choosing rather to be under their idolatrous high priests; for King Eadbald had not so much authority in the kingdom as his father, and was not able to restore the bishop to his church against the will and consent of the pagans.
Book II · Chap. VI · 📍 [[the monastery of the most blessed chief of the Apostles]] · Lastly
Lastly, he built the church of the holy Mother of God, in the monastery of the most blessed chief of the Apostles,
Book II · Chap. VI · 📍 [[the monastery of the most blessed chief of the Apostles]] · afterwards
which was afterwards consecrated by Archbishop Mellitus.
619 (1 events)
Book II · Chap. VII · 📍 [[Canterbury]] · once
Immediately the wind, which blowing from the south had spread the conflagration throughout the city, veered to the north, and thus prevented the destruction of those places that had been exposed to its full violence, then it ceased entirely and there was a calm, while the flames likewise sank and were extinguished.
624 (23 events)
Book II · Chap. VII · 📍 [[the monastery and church ... of the most blessed chief of the Apostles]] · in the year of our Lord 624, on the 24th day of April
This archbishop also, having ruled the church five years, departed to heaven in the reign of King Eadbald, and was buried with his fathers in the monastery and church, which we have so often mentioned, of the most blessed chief of the Apostles, in the year of our Lord 624, on the 24th day of April.
Book II · Chap. VIII
We have also, my brother, moved by the warmth of our goodwill, sent you by the bearer of these presents, the pall, giving you authority to use it only in the celebration of the Sacred Mysteries; granting to you likewise to ordain bishops when there shall be occasion, through the Lord’s mercy
Book II · Chap. IX · At that time
the king, being recovered of the wound which he had received, raised an army and marched against the nation of the West-Saxons; and engaging in war, either slew or received in surrender all those of whom he learned that they had conspired to murder him.
Book II · Chap. XII · 📍 [[Idle]]
who, meeting him with much inferior forces, (for Redwald had not given him time to gather and unite all his power,) was slain on the borders of the kingdom of Mercia, on the east side of the river that is called Idle. In this battle, Redwald’s son, called Raegenheri, was killed.
Book II · Chap. XIII
This long time I have perceived that what we worshipped was naught; because the more diligently I sought after truth in that worship, the less I found it. But now I freely confess, that such truth evidently appears in this preaching as can confer on us the gifts of life, of salvation, and of eternal happiness.
Book II · Chap. XIII · 📍 [[Godmunddingaham]]
Then immediately, in contempt of his vain superstitions, he desired the king to furnish him with arms and a stallion, that he might mount and go forth to destroy the idols;
625 (2 events)
626 (1 events)
Book V · Chap. XXIV · part 1 · In the year 626
In the year 626, Eanfled, daughter of King Edwin, was baptized with twelve others, on the eve of Whitsunday.
627 (30 events)
Book II · Chap. XIV · 📍 [[York]] · in the eleventh year of his reign, which is the year of our Lord 627
King Edwin, therefore, with all the nobility of the nation, and a large number of the common sort, received the faith, and the washing of holy regeneration, in the eleventh year of his reign, which is the year of our Lord 627, and about one hundred and eighty after the coming of the English into Britain. He was baptized at York
Book II · Chap. XIV · Afterwards
Ethelhun Ethelthryth, daughter of Edwin Wuscfrea
Afterwards other children of his, by Queen Ethelberg, were baptized, Ethelhun and his daughter Ethelthryth, and another, Wuscfrea, a son
Book II · Chap. XIV · 📍 [[York]]
Ethelhun Ethelthryth, daughter of Edwin
the first two were snatched out of this life whilst they were still in the white garments of the newly-baptized, and buried in the church at York.
Book II · Chap. XIV · 📍 [[Adgefrin]] · at a certain time
Paulinus at a certain time coming with the king and queen to the royal township, which is called Adgefrin, stayed there with them thirty-six days, fully occupied in catechizing and baptizing
Book II · Chap. XV · 📍 [[Kent]] · long before
And indeed his father Redwald had long before been initiated into the mysteries of the Christian faith in Kent
Book II · Chap. XV · on his return home
but in vain; for on his return home, he was seduced by his wife and certain perverse teachers, and turned aside from the sincerity of the faith
Book II · Chap. XV · as soon as he came to the throne
whereof he made it his business to cause all his province to partake as soon as he came to the throne.
Book II · Chap. XV
was sent by him to preach the Word of life to the aforesaid nation of the Angles.
Book II · Chap. XV · 📍 [[Dommoc]]
He had the see of his bishopric appointed him in the city Dommoc
Book II · Chap. XV · 📍 [[Dommoc]] · seventeen years
having presided over the same province with pontifical authority seventeen years, he ended his days there in peace.
Book II · Chap. XVI · 📍 [[Lincoln]]
He likewise built, in that city, a stone church of beautiful workmanship;
Book II · Chap. XVI · 📍 [[Lincoln]] · when Justus had departed to Christ
In that church, when Justus had departed to Christ, Paulinus consecrated Honorius bishop in his stead
Book II · Chap. XVI · 📍 [[Tiouulfingacaestir]] · at noon-day
he himself had been baptized at noon-day, by Bishop Paulinus, in the presence of King Edwin, and with him a great multitude of the people, in the river Trent, near the city, which in the English tongue is called Tiouulfingacaestir;
Book II · Chap. XVI · then
in several places where he had seen clear springs near the highways, he caused stakes to be fixed, with copper drinking-vessels hanging on them, for the refreshment of travellers;
Book II · Chap. XVII · At that time
and with it letters of exhortation to King Edwin, with fatherly love inflaming his zeal
Book II · Chap. XVII
Pope Honorius Archbishop Honorius Paulinus
We have sent two palls to the two metropolitans, Honorius and Paulinus; to the intent, that when either of them shall be called out of this world to his Creator, the other may, by this authority of ours, substitute another bishop in his place
Book II · Chap. XVIII · on the 10th of November
Archbishop Justus was taken up to the heavenly kingdom, on the 10th of November
Book II · Chap. XVIII · 📍 [[Lincoln]]
Honorius, who was elected to the see in his stead, came to Paulinus to be ordained, and meeting him at Lincoln was there consecrated the fifth prelate of the Church of Canterbury from Augustine.
Book II · Chap. XVIII
Pope Honorius Archbishop Honorius
To him also the aforesaid Pope Honorius sent the pall, and a letter
Book II · Chap. XIX · being yet but Pope elect
John (Pope elect) Tomianus Columbanus Cromanus (bishop) Dinnaus Baithanus Cromanus (priest) Ernianus Laistranus Scellanus Segenus Saranus Hilarus John (chief of the notaries) John (servant of God)
Likewise John, who succeeded Severinus, successor to the same Honorius, being yet but Pope elect, sent to them letters of great authority and erudition for the purpose of correcting the same error; evidently showing, that Easter Sunday is to be found between the fifteenth of the moon and the twenty-first, as was approved in the Council of Nicaea.
Book II · Chap. XIX
John (Pope elect) Tomianus Columbanus Cromanus (bishop) Dinnaus Baithanus Cromanus (priest) Ernianus Laistranus Scellanus Segenus Saranus Hilarus John (chief of the notaries) John (servant of God)
He also in the same epistle admonished them to guard against the Pelagian heresy, and reject it, for he had been informed that it was again springing up among them.
Book V · Chap. XXIV · part 1 · In the year 627
In the year 627, King Edwin was baptized, with his nation, at Easter.
631 (8 events)
Book III · Chap. XVIII · 📍 [[Gaul]] · some time before
had been baptized in Gaul, whilst he lived in banishment
633 (40 events)
Book II · Chap. XX · 📍 [[Haethfelth]] · on the 12th of October, in the year of our Lord 633
A great battle being fought in the plain that is called Haethfelth, Edwin was killed on the 12th of October, in the year of our Lord 633, being then forty-eight years of age
Book II · Chap. XX · In the same war
In the same war also, Osfrid, one of his sons, a warlike youth, fell before him;
Book II · Chap. XX · 📍 [[Kent]] · at the moment of this disaster
Paulinus Ethelberg Archbishop Honorius Eadbald
Paulinus, taking with him Queen Ethelberg, whom he had before brought thither, returned into Kent by sea, and was very honourably received by the Archbishop Honorius and King Eadbald.
Book II · Chap. XX · 📍 [[Gaul]] · Afterwards
Ethelberg Wuscfrea Yffi King Dagobert
Afterwards Ethelberg, for fear of the kings Eadbald and Oswald, sent Wuscfrea and Yffi over into Gaul to be bred up by King Dagobert, who was her friend; and there they both died in infancy
Book II · Chap. XX · 📍 [[Italian Sea]]
Romanus, the bishop thereof, being sent on a mission to Pope Honorius by Archbishop Justus, was drowned in the Italian Sea
Book II · Chap. XX · 📍 [[Rochester]] · At that time
Paulinus Archbishop Honorius Eadbald
and thus Paulinus, at the request of Archbishop Honorius and King Eadbald, took upon him the charge of the same
Book III · Chap. I · 📍 [[Deiri]]
the kingdom of the Deiri, to which province his family belonged, and where he first began to reign, passed to Osric
Book III · Chap. I · that year
to assign that year to the reign of the following king, Oswald, a man beloved of God
Book III · Chap. II · 📍 [[Hefenfelth]] · being about to engage in this battle
The place is shown to this day, and held in much veneration, where Oswald, being about to engage in this battle, erected the symbol of the Holy Cross, and knelt down and prayed to God
Book III · Chap. II · 📍 [[Hefenfelth]] · the first dawn of day
All did as he had commanded, and accordingly advancing towards the enemy with the first dawn of day, they obtained the victory, as their faith deserved.
Book III · Chap. II · 📍 [[Hefenfelth]] · afterwards
on the day before that on which King Oswald was afterwards slain, to keep vigils there for the health of his soul
Book III · Chap. II · 📍 [[Hefenfelth]] · lately
they have lately built a church there, which has attached additional sanctity and honour in the eyes of all men to that place
Book III · Chap. II · 📍 [[Hefenfelth]] · a few years ago
Bothelm
a few years ago, walking carelessly on the ice at night, suddenly fell and broke his arm; he was soon tormented with a most grievous pain
Book III · Chap. II · 📍 [[Hefenfelth]] · in the middle of the night
Bothelm
Awaking in the middle of the night, he felt something cold lying by his side, and putting his hand upon it to feel what it was, he found his arm and hand as sound as if he had never felt any such pain.
Book III · Chap. III · as soon as he ascended the throne
sent to the elders of the Scots, among whom himself and his followers, when in banishment, had received the sacrament of Baptism, desiring that they would send him a bishop, by whose instruction and ministry the English nation, which he governed, might learn the privileges and receive the Sacraments of the faith of our Lord. Nor were they slow in granting his request; for they sent him Bishop Aidan
Book III · Chap. III · From that time
From that time many came daily into Britain from the country of the Scots, and with great devotion preached the Word to those provinces of the English, over which King Oswald reigned, and those among them that had received priest’s orders, administered the grace of Baptism to the believers.
Book III · Chap. III
lands and other property were given of the king’s bounty to found monasteries
Book III · Chap. V
From this island, then, and the fraternity of these monks, Aidan was sent to instruct the English nation in Christ, having received the dignity of a bishop.
Book III · Chap. VI
In brief, he brought under his dominion all the nations and provinces of Britain, which are divided into four languages, to wit, those of the Britons, the Picts, the Scots, and the English.
Book III · Chap. VI · the holy day of Easter
he immediately ordered the meat set before him to be carried to the poor, and the dish to be broken in pieces and divided among them.
Book III · Chap. VI
Through this king’s exertions the provinces of the Deiri and the Bernicians, which till then had been at variance, were peacefully united and moulded into one people.
Book III · Chap. VI
for his hands with the arms being cut off from his body, when he was slain in battle, remain uncorrupted to this day
Book III · Chap. VII · 📍 [[city of Venta]]
The king and the people received him honourably, and asked Theodore, then Archbishop of Canterbury, to consecrate him as their bishop. He was accordingly consecrated in the same city
634 (1 events)
Book II · Chap. XVIII · in the year of our Lord, 634
Pope Honorius Archbishop Honorius
we do hereby in the name of the blessed Peter, chief of the Apostles, grant you authority, that when the Divine Grace shall call either of you to Himself, the survivor shall ordain a bishop in the room of him that is deceased.
640 (9 events)
Book III · Chap. VIII · 📍 [[Kent]] · In the year of our Lord 640
Eadbald, king of Kent, departed this life, and left his kingdom to his son Earconbert
Book III · Chap. VIII · 📍 [[Kent]]
He was the first of the English kings that of his supreme authority commanded the idols throughout his whole kingdom to be forsaken and destroyed, and the fast of forty days to be observed
Book III · Chap. VIII · 📍 [[In Brige]] · Towards the close of that same night, as morning began to dawn
Towards the close of that same night, as morning began to dawn, leaving the darkness of this world, she departed to the light of heaven.
Book III · Chap. VIII · 📍 [[church of the blessed protomartyr, Stephen]]
The body of this venerable virgin and bride of Christ was buried in the church of the blessed protomartyr, Stephen.
Book III · Chap. VIII · 📍 [[church of the blessed Stephen, the Martyr]] · after her death
but when that work was advanced half way, she was prevented by death from finishing it
Book III · Chap. VIII · 📍 [[church of the blessed Stephen, the Martyr]] · at the expiration whereof
On opening her tomb, they found the body as untouched by decay as it had been free from the corruption of carnal concupiscence, and having washed it again and clothed it in other garments, they removed it to the church of the blessed Stephen, the Martyr.
Book III · Chap. IX · 📍 [[Maserfelth]] · on the fifth day of the month of August
After which period, Oswald was killed in a great battle, by the same pagan nation and pagan king of the Mercians, who had slain his predecessor Edwin, at a place called in the English tongue Maserfelth, in the thirty-eighth year of his age, on the fifth day of the month of August.
Book III · Chap. IX · 📍 [[Maserfelth]] · not long after his death
the horse
Immediately the pain abated, the beast ceased from his frantic kicking, and, after the manner of horses, as if resting from his weariness, he rolled from side to side, and then starting up, perfectly recovered, began to graze hungrily on the green herbage.
Book III · Chap. IX · 📍 [[Maserfelth]]
the girl
At first she slept awhile, and when she awoke, found herself healed of her infirmity.
642 (14 events)
Book III · Chap. X
a Briton
He therefore took along with him some of the dust of that piece of ground, tying it up in a linen cloth, supposing, as was indeed the case, that it would be of use for curing sick people
Book III · Chap. X · in the evening
a Briton
Wherefore the house was burnt down, and only that post on which the dust hung in the linen cloth remained safe and untouched by the fire.
Book III · Chap. X
the villagers Oswald
When they beheld this miracle, they were all amazed, and inquiring into it diligently, learned that the dust had been taken from the place where the blood of King Oswald had been shed.
Book III · Chap. X · daily
many
many began daily to resort to that place, and received the blessing of health for themselves and their friends.
Book III · Chap. XI · 📍 [[Beardaneu]] · in the morning
This was done by the zealous care of Osthryth, queen of the Mercians, the daughter of his brother Oswy, who reigned after him, as shall be said hereafter. There is a famous monastery in the province of Lindsey, called Beardaneu, which that queen and her husband Ethelred greatly loved and venerated, conferring upon it many honours. It was here that she was desirous to lay the revered bones of her uncle. When the wagon in which those bones were carried arrived towards evening at the aforesaid monastery, they that were in it were unwilling to admit them, because, though they knew him to be a holy man, yet, as he was a native of another province, and had obtained the sovereignty over them, they retained their ancient aversion to him even after his death. Thus it came to pass that the relics were left in the open air all that night, with only a large tent spread over the wagon which contained them. But it was revealed by a sign from Heaven with how much reverence they ought to be received by all the faithful; for all that night, a pillar of light, reaching from the wagon up to heaven, was visible in almost every part of the province of Lindsey. Hereupon, in the morning, the brethren of that monastery who had refused it the day before, began themselves earnestly to pray that those holy relics, beloved of God, might be laid among them. Accordingly, the bones, being washed, were put into a shrine which they had made for that purpose, and placed in the church, with due honour;
Book III · Chap. XI · 📍 [[Lindsey]] · all that night
for all that night, a pillar of light, reaching from the wagon up to heaven, was visible in almost every part of the province of Lindsey.
Book III · Chap. XI · 📍 [[Beardaneu]] · From that time
From that time, the very earth which received that holy water, had the power of saving grace in casting out devils from the bodies of persons possessed.
Book III · Chap. XI · As soon as she came with it
As soon as she came with it, as she had been bidden, and was entering the hall of the house, in the inner part whereof the possessed person was writhing in torment, he suddenly became silent, and laid down his head, as if he had been falling asleep, stretching out all his limbs to rest.
Book III · Chap. XII · one day
The boy did as he was advised, and the disease durst not assail him as he sat by the saint’s tomb; but fled in such fear that it did not dare to touch him, either the second or third day, or ever after.
Book III · Chap. XII
when he was beset with the weapons of his enemies, and perceived that death was at hand, he prayed for the souls of his army.
Book III · Chap. XII
Now his bones were translated to the monastery which we have mentioned, and buried therein:
Book III · Chap. XIII · 📍 [[Ireland]] · At the time of the plague
Then I blessed some water, and put into it a splinter of the aforesaid oak, and gave it to the sick man to drink. He presently found ease, and, recovering of his sickness, lived a long time after
Book III · Chap. XIII · 📍 [[Ireland]]
and, being entirely converted to God in heart and deed, wherever he went, he spoke of the goodness of his merciful Creator, and the honour of His faithful servant.
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Book III · Chap. XIV · 📍 [[Rochester]] · In his second year, that is, in the year of our Lord 644
the most reverend Father Paulinus, formerly Bishop of York, but at that time Bishop of the city of Rochester, departed to the Lord
Book III · Chap. XIV · 📍 [[Rochester]] · In his place
In his place, Archbishop Honorius ordained Ithamar, of the Kentish nation
Book III · Chap. XIV · on the 31st of August
But Bishop Aidan himself was also taken out of this world, not more than twelve days after the death of the king he loved, on the 31st of August
Book III · Chap. XVI · 📍 [[Bebba]] · during the time that he was bishop
the hostile army of the Mercians, under the command of Penda, cruelly ravaged the country of the Northumbrians far and near, even to the royal city
Book III · Chap. XVI · 📍 [[Bebba]]
Not being able to take it by storm or by siege, he endeavoured to burn it down
Book III · Chap. XVII · on the 31st of August
He died in the seventeenth year of his episcopate, on the 31st of August.
Book III · Chap. XVII · 📍 [[the isle of Lindisfarne]] · presently
His body was thence presently translated to the isle of Lindisfarne, and buried in the cemetery of the brethren.
Book III · Chap. XVII · 📍 [[the isle of Lindisfarne]] · Some time after
Some time after, when a larger church was built there and dedicated in honour of the blessed prince of the Apostles, his bones were translated thither, and laid on the right side of the altar
Book III · Chap. XVII · some years after
It happened some years after, that Penda, king of the Mercians, coming into these parts with a hostile army, destroyed all he could with fire and sword, and the village where the bishop died, along with the church above mentioned, was burnt down
Book III · Chap. XIX · 📍 [[the province of the East Angles]] · Whilst Sigbert still governed the kingdom
On coming into the province of the East Angles, he was honourably received by the aforesaid king, and performing his wonted task of preaching the Gospel, by the example of his virtue and the influence of his words, converted many unbelievers to Christ, and confirmed in the faith and love of Christ those that already believed.
Book III · Chap. XIX · 📍 [[Cnobheresburg]] · afterwards
afterwards, Anna, king of that province, and certain of the nobles, embellished it with more stately buildings and with gifts.
Book III · Chap. XIX · 📍 [[Gaul]] · Afterwards
Afterwards seeing the province thrown into confusion by the irruptions of the pagans, and foreseeing that the monasteries would also be in danger, he left all things in order, and sailed over into Gaul
Book III · Chap. XIX · 📍 [[Latineacum]]
he built a monastery in the place called Latineacum, and falling sick not long after, departed this life.
Book III · Chap. XIX · 📍 [[Latineacum]] · not long after
and falling sick not long after, departed this life.
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Book III · Chap. XX · in the year of our Lord 653, on the 30th of September
Honorius himself also, having run his course, departed this life in the year of our Lord 653, on the 30th of September
Book III · Chap. XX
Honorius ordained Thomas his deacon, of the province of the Gyrwas, in his place
Book III · Chap. XX · when he had been bishop five years
and he being taken from this life when he had been bishop five years
Book III · Chap. XX
and he ruled the church nine years, four months, and two days; and when Ithamar died
Book III · Chap. XXI
Nor did King Penda forbid the preaching of the Word even among his people, the Mercians, if any were willing to hear it
Book III · Chap. XXI · 📍 [[Infeppingum]]
Having in a short time gained many people to the Lord, he died among the Midland Angles, in the country called Infeppingum
Book III · Chap. XXI · 📍 [[Hii]] · not long after
Ceollach
But he, not long after, left his bishopric, and returned to the island of Hii
Book III · Chap. XXI · in the days of King Wulfhere
His successor in the bishopric was Trumhere, a godly man, and trained in the monastic life, an Englishman, but ordained bishop by the Scots.
Book III · Chap. XXII · at length
King Oswy having often, with friendly counsel, like a brother, said this and much more to the like effect to King Sigbert, at length, aided by the consent of his friends, he believed, and after he had consulted with those about him, and exhorted them, when they all agreed and assented to the faith, he was baptized with them by Bishop Finan
Book III · Chap. XXII · it happened
it happened that the king, at the instigation of the enemy of all good men, was murdered by his own kindred.
Book III · Chap. XXIII · 📍 [[Laestingaeu]] · all the time of Lent
But the man of God, desiring first to cleanse the place which he had received for the monastery from stain of former crimes, by prayer and fasting, and so to lay the foundations there, requested of the king that he would give him opportunity and leave to abide there for prayer all the time of Lent
Book III · Chap. XXIII · 📍 [[Laestingaeu]] · When there were ten days of Lent still remaining
When there were ten days of Lent still remaining, there came a messenger to call him to the king; and he, that the holy work might not be intermitted, on account of the king’s affairs, entreated his priest, Cynibill, who was also his own brother, to complete his pious undertaking. Cynibill readily consented, and when the duty of fasting and prayer was over, he there built the monastery, which is now called Laestingaeu, and established therein religious customs according to the use of Lindisfarne, where he had been trained.
Book III · Chap. XXIII · 📍 [[Laestingaeu]] · at a time when there was plague
it happened that he came thither at a time when there was plague, and fell sick and died.
Book III · Chap. XXIII · 📍 [[Laestingaeu]] · in the process of time
He was first buried without the walls; but in the process of time a church was built of stone in the monastery, in honour of the Blessed Mother of God, and his body was laid in it, on the right side of the altar.
Book III · Chap. XXIV · 📍 [[Loidis]] · in the thirteenth year of his reign
King Oswy concluded this war in the district of Loidis, in the thirteenth year of his reign, on the 15th of November, to the great benefit of both nations; for he delivered his own people from the hostile depredations of the pagans, and, having made an end of their heathen chief, converted the Mercians and the adjacent provinces to the grace of the Christian faith.
Book III · Chap. XXIV · Then
Then King Oswy, according to the vow he had made to the Lord, returned thanks to God for the victory granted him, and gave his daughter Elfled, who was scarce a year old, to be consecrated to Him in perpetual virginity; bestowing also twelve small estates of land, wherein the practice of earthly warfare should cease, and place and means should be afforded to devout and zealous monks to wage spiritual warfare, and pray for the eternal peace of his nation.
Book III · Chap. XXIV · 📍 [[Streanaeshalch]] · afterwards
in which the aforesaid king’s daughter was first trained in the monastic life and afterwards became abbess
Book III · Chap. XXIV · three years after he had slain King Penda
The same King Oswy governed the Mercians, as also the people of the other southern provinces, three years after he had slain King Penda; and he likewise subdued the greater part of the Picts to the dominion of the English.
Book III · Chap. XXIV · in the following spring
but Peada was foully slain in the following spring, by the treachery, as is said, of his wife, during the very time of the Easter festival.
Book III · Chap. XXIV · 📍 [[the river Winwaed]]
among whom was Ethelhere, brother and successor to Anna, king of the East Angles. He had been the occasion of the war, and was now killed, having lost his army and auxiliaries. The battle was fought near the river Winwaed
Book III · Chap. XXV · part 1 · In the meantime
Finan, who was ordained and sent by the Scots, succeeded him in the bishopric
Book III · Chap. XXV · part 1 · At this time
he convinced many, or at least induced them to make a more strict inquiry after the truth
Book III · Chap. XXV · part 1 · after the death of Finan
when Colman, who was also sent from Scotland, came to be bishop
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Book III · Chap. XXV · part 2
the king
The king having said this, all who were seated there or standing by, both great and small, gave their assent, and renouncing the less perfect custom, hastened to conform to that which they had found to be better.
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Book III · Chap. XXVI · 📍 [[Scotland]]
Colman, perceiving that his doctrine was rejected, and his party despised, took with him those who wished to follow him, to wit, such as would not accept the Catholic Easter and the tonsure in the form of a crown, (for there was no small dispute about that also,) and went back into Scotland
Book III · Chap. XXVI
Cedd, forsaking the practices of the Scots, returned to his bishopric, having submitted to the Catholic observance of Easter.
Book III · Chap. XXVI
Tuda
Tuda, the servant of Christ, was made bishop of the Northumbrians in his place
Book III · Chap. XXVI · 📍 [[Lindisfarne]]
But Eata, who was abbot of the monastery called Mailros, a man most reverend and gentle, was appointed abbot over the brethren that chose to remain in the church of Lindisfarne, when the Scots went away. It is said that Colman, upon his departure, requested and obtained this of King Oswy
Book III · Chap. XXVII
He also made a vow that he would spend all his life abroad and never return into the island of Britain, where he was born; that besides singing the psalms at the canonical hours, he would, unless prevented by bodily infirmity, repeat the whole Psalter daily to the praise of God; and that he would every week fast one whole day and night.
Book III · Chap. XXVII · 📍 [[Rathmelsigi]] · the next night
In brief, Ethelhun died the next night;
Book III · Chap. XXVII · 📍 [[Rathmelsigi]]
but Egbert, throwing off his sickness, recovered and lived a long time after to grace the episcopal office
Book III · Chap. XXVII · 📍 [[Lindsey]] · at a later time
having been well instructed, returned into his own country, and being made bishop in the province of Lindsey, long and nobly governed the Church.
Book III · Chap. XXVIII · 📍 [[Kent]] · when they arrived in Kent
when they arrived in Kent, they found that Archbishop Deusdedit had departed this life, and no other bishop was as yet appointed in his place
Book III · Chap. XXVIII · 📍 [[Britain]] · So Ceadda, being consecrated bishop
So Ceadda, being consecrated bishop, began immediately to labour for ecclesiastical truth and purity of doctrine
Book III · Chap. XXVIII · 📍 [[Britain]] · having been now made a bishop
Wilfrid also having been now made a bishop, came into Britain, and in like manner by his teaching brought into the English Church many rules of Catholic observance
Book III · Chap. XXIX · 📍 [[Rome]] · At this time
Oswy Egbert (king of Kent) Wighard
They selected, with the consent and by the choice of the holy Church of the English nation, a priest named Wighard, one of Bishop Deusdedit’s clergy, a good man and fitted for the episcopate, and sent him to Rome to be ordained bishop
Book III · Chap. XXIX · 📍 [[Rome]] · arriving at Rome
But Wighard, arriving at Rome, was cut off by death, before he could be consecrated bishop
Book III · Chap. XXIX
by the protecting hand of God you have been converted to the true and Apostolic faith
Book III · Chap. XXX · When that province was suffering from the aforesaid disastrous plague
Sighere, with his part of the people, forsook the mysteries of the Christian faith, and turned apostate. For the king himself, and many of the commons and nobles, loving this life, and not seeking after another, or even not believing in any other, began to restore the temples that had been abandoned, and to adore idols, as if they might by those means be protected against the plague.
Book III · Chap. XXX
travelling through all the country, far and near, brought back both the people and the aforesaid king to the way of righteousness, so that, either forsaking or destroying the temples and altars which they had erected, they opened the churches, and gladly confessed the Name of Christ, which they had opposed
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Book IV · Chap. I · on the 14th of July
Deusdedit, the sixth bishop of the church of Canterbury, died on the 14th of July.
Book IV · Chap. I · 📍 [[Kent]] · the same month and day
Earconbert, also, king of Kent, departed this life the same month and day;
Book IV · Chap. I · 📍 [[Kent]]
Earconbert Egbert (king of Kent)
leaving his kingdom to his son Egbert, who held it for nine years.
Book IV · Chap. I · 📍 [[Rome]]
Egbert (king of Kent) Oswy Wighard
Wighard, a man of great learning in the teaching of the Church, of the English race, was sent to Rome by King Egbert and Oswy, king of the Northumbrians
Book IV · Chap. I · 📍 [[Rome]] · Arriving at Rome
he was not long after carried off, with almost all his companions who had come with him, by a pestilence which fell upon them.
Book IV · Chap. II · 📍 [[Kent]] · till the archbishop should come to his see
he ordained priests and deacons in Kent till the archbishop should come to his see.
Book IV · Chap. II · 📍 [[Rochester]] · when Theodore came to the city of Rochester
he ordained a man named Putta, trained rather in the teaching of the Church and more addicted to simplicity of life than active in worldly affairs, but specially skilful in Church music, after the Roman use, which he had learned from the disciples of the blessed Pope Gregory.
Book IV · Chap. III · 📍 [[Laestingaeu]]
As the fervour of his faith increased, resolving to renounce the secular life, he did not go about it slothfully, but so entirely forsook the things of this world, that, quitting all that he had, clad in a plain garment, and carrying an axe and hatchet in his hand, he came to the monastery of the same most reverend father, which is called Laestingaeu.
Book IV · Chap. III · 📍 [[Lyccidfelth]]
He had his episcopal see in the place called Lyccidfelth, in which he also died, and was buried
Book IV · Chap. III · 📍 [[St. Mary’s Church]] · afterwards
but afterwards, when the church of the most blessed chief of the Apostles, Peter, was built in the same place, his bones were translated into it.
Book IV · Chap. IV · 📍 [[Britain]] · In the meantime
In the meantime, Colman, the Scottish bishop, departing from Britain, took along with him all the Scots whom he had gathered about him in the isle of Lindisfarne, and also about thirty of the English nation
Book IV · Chap. IV · 📍 [[Inisboufinde]] · Arriving there
Arriving there, he built a monastery, and placed in it the monks he had brought of both nations.
Book IV · Chap. IV · 📍 [[Mageo]] · Then at once
He bought a small part of it of the chief to whom it belonged, to build his monastery thereon
Book IV · Chap. IV · 📍 [[Mageo]] · Then at once
Then at once building a monastery, with the assistance of the chief and all the neighbouring people, he placed the English there, leaving the Scots in the aforesaid island.
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Book IV · Chap. V · 📍 [[Herutford]] · the 24th day of September
Theodore Bisi Wilfrid Putta Leutherius Wynfrid
We met on the 24th day of September, the first indiction, at the place which is called Herutford: I, Theodore, albeit unworthy, appointed by the Apostolic see bishop of the church of Canterbury; our fellow priest and brother, the most reverend Bisi, bishop of the East Angles; and with us also our brother and fellow priest, Wilfrid, bishop of the nation of the Northumbrians, represented by his proxies.
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Book IV · Chap. V · 📍 [[Herutford]] · in the year of our Lord 673
Theodore Bisi Wilfrid Putta Leutherius Wynfrid Titillus
These articles being thus discussed and defined in common, to the end, that for the future, no stumbling-block of contention might arise from any one of us, or that things be falsely set forth, it was thought fit that every one of us should, by the subscription of his own hand, confirm all the particulars so defined. Which judgement, as defined by us, I dictated to be written by Titillus our notary.
Book IV · Chap. V · In which year
Egbert (king of Kent) Hlothere
In which year Egbert, king of Kent, died in the month of July; his brother Hlothere succeeded him on the throne
Book IV · Chap. V · Whilst he was still alive
Bisi Aecci Badwin
Whilst he was still alive, but hindered by grievous infirmity from administering his episcopal functions, two bishops, Aecci and Badwin, were elected and consecrated in his place
Book IV · Chap. VI · 📍 [[Ad Barvae]]
Wynfrid, thus deposed, returned to his monastery which is called Ad Barvae, and there ended his life in holy conversation.
Book IV · Chap. VI · 📍 [[the city of London]] · then
Theodore then also appointed Earconwald, bishop of the East Saxons, in the city of London
Book IV · Chap. VI · 📍 [[Cerotaesei]] · before he was made bishop
That for himself was in the district of Sudergeona, by the river Thames, at a place called Cerotaesei
Book IV · Chap. VI · 📍 [[In Berecingum]] · before he was made bishop
that for his sister in the province of the East Saxons, at a place called In Berecingum
Book IV · Chap. VI · 📍 [[In Berecingum]]
Being put into the government of that monastery, she showed herself in all respects worthy of her brother the bishop
Book IV · Chap. VII · one night
the handmaids of Christ
leaving no doubt in the minds of all, but that the same light, which was to lead or to receive the souls of those handmaids of Christ into Heaven, also showed the place in which their bodies were to rest and await the day of the resurrection.
Book IV · Chap. VIII · when his last hour was come
This child being seized by the aforesaid pestilence, when his last hour was come, called three times upon one of the virgins consecrated to Christ
Book IV · Chap. VIII · the same day on which she had been summoned
The virgin, to whom he called, as he was dying, was immediately seized, where she was, with the same sickness, and departing this life the same day on which she had been summoned
Book IV · Chap. IX
she was suddenly seized with a most grievous bodily disease, under which, through the merciful providence of our Redeemer, she was sorely tried for the space of nine years
Book IV · Chap. IX · a few days after
And so in truth it befell; for a few days after, the beloved of God, Ethelburg, mother of that community, was delivered out of the prison of the flesh
Book IV · Chap. IX · after one day and night
after one day and night, she was delivered alike from the bonds of the flesh and of her infirmity and entered into the joys of eternal salvation
Book IV · Chap. X
Hildilid Ethelburg
Hildilid, a devout handmaid of God, succeeded Ethelburg in the office of abbess and presided over that monastery with great vigour many years
Book IV · Chap. X
Hildilid
The narrowness of the space where the monastery is built, led her to determine that the bones of the servants and handmaidens of Christ, who had been there buried, should be taken up, and should all be translated into the church of the Blessed Mother of God, and interred in one place.
Book IV · Chap. X
the thegn's wife
Having continued some time wrapped in the night of this blindness, on a sudden she bethought herself that she might recover her lost sight
Book IV · Chap. X
the thegn's wife
as she rose from prayer, before she went out of the place, she received the gift of sight which she had desired
Book IV · Chap. X
the thegn's wife
whereas she had been led thither by the hands of her maids, she now returned home joyfully without help
Book IV · Chap. XI · on the third day after, at the ninth hour
For on the third day after, at the ninth hour, he suddenly fell, as it were, into a light slumber, and without any sense of pain he gave up the ghost.
Book IV · Chap. XI
He was buried in the church of the blessed teacher of the Gentiles, by whose doctrine he had learned to hope for heavenly things.
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Book IV · Chap. XII · three years after the departure of Wilfrid
who also, three years after the departure of Wilfrid, added two bishops to their number: Tunbert, appointed to the church of Hagustald, Eata still continuing in that of Lindisfarne; and Trumwine to the province of the Picts
Book IV · Chap. XIII
But Wilfrid was expelled from his bishopric, and having long travelled in many lands, went to Rome, and afterwards returned to Britain.
Book IV · Chap. XIII · 📍 [[the province of the Mercians]] · not long before
Ethelwalch, king of that nation, had been, not long before, baptized in the province of the Mercians, at the instance of King Wulfhere, who was present, and received him as his godson when he came forth from the font, and in token of this adoption gave him two provinces
Book IV · Chap. XIII · 📍 [[the province of the South Saxons]]
he administered to them the Word of faith, and the Baptism of salvation.
Book IV · Chap. XIII · 📍 [[the province of the South Saxons]] · on the very day on which the nation received the Baptism of the faith
But on the very day on which the nation received the Baptism of the faith, there fell a soft but plentiful rain; the earth revived, the fields grew green again, and the season was pleasant and fruitful.
Book IV · Chap. XIII · 📍 [[Selaeseu]] · At this time
At this time, King Ethelwalch gave to the most reverend prelate, Wilfrid, land to the extent of eighty-seven families, to maintain his company who were wandering in exile.
Book IV · Chap. XIII · 📍 [[Selaeseu]]
Bishop Wilfrid, having this place given him, founded therein a monastery, chiefly of the brethren he had brought with him, and established a rule of life
Book IV · Chap. XIII
Among whom were two hundred and fifty bondsmen and bondswomen, all of whom he saved by Baptism from slavery to the Devil, and in like manner, by giving them their liberty, set them free from slavery to man.
Book IV · Chap. XIV · About the same time
This favour the Divine mercy has vouchsafed to grant you, through the intercession of the godly King Oswald
Book IV · Chap. XIV · this day
For this very day that king was killed in body by the infidels in war, and straightway taken up to Heaven
Book IV · Chap. XIV · Soon after this
Soon after this, the boy died, on that same day; and by his death proved that the words which he had heard from the Apostles of Christ were true.
Book IV · Chap. XIV · From that time
From that time, the day of commemoration of that king and soldier of Christ began to be yearly honoured with the celebration of Masses
Book IV · Chap. XVI · 📍 [[Isle of Wight]] · After Caedwalla had obtained possession of the kingdom of the Gewissae
After Caedwalla had obtained possession of the kingdom of the Gewissae, he took also the Isle of Wight, which till then was entirely given over to idolatry, and by merciless slaughter endeavoured to destroy all the inhabitants thereof, and to place in their stead people from his own province;
Book IV · Chap. XVI · 📍 [[Hreutford]] · when the enemy approached
This being made known to a certain abbot and priest, whose name was Cynibert, who had a monastery not far from there, at a place called Hreutford, that is, the Ford of Reeds, he came to the king, who then lay in concealment in those parts to be cured of the wounds which he had received whilst he was fighting in the Isle of Wight, and begged of him, that if the boys must needs be killed, he might be allowed first to instruct them in the mysteries of the Christian faith. The king consented,
Book IV · Chap. XVI · Then
Then the executioner came, and they joyfully underwent the temporal death, through which they did not doubt they were to pass to the life of the soul, which is everlasting.
Book IV · Chap. XVI · 📍 [[Isle of Wight]] · after this manner
Thus, after this manner, when all the provinces of Britain had received the faith of Christ, the Isle of Wight also received the same;
Book IV · Chap. XVII · 📍 [[Haethfelth]] · About this time
About this time, Theodore being informed that the faith of the Church at Constantinople was much perplexed by the heresy of Eutyches, and desiring that the Churches of the English, over which he presided, should remain free from all such taint, convened an assembly of venerable bishops and many learned men, and diligently inquired into the faith of each.
Book IV · Chap. XVII · 📍 [[Haethfelth]]
He found them all of one mind in the Catholic faith, and this he caused to be committed to writing by the authority of the synod as a memorial, and for the instruction of succeeding generations;
Book IV · Chap. XVII · 📍 [[Haethfelth]]
We acknowledge the five holy and general councils of the blessed fathers acceptable to God;
Book IV · Chap. XVIII
from whom he also asked and obtained, in order to secure the immunities of the monastery which he had founded, a letter of privilege confirmed by apostolic authority
Book IV · Chap. XVIII · 📍 [[Britain]]
gave this matter in charge to the most reverend Abbot John, then appointed to go to Britain.
Book IV · Chap. XVIII
The Abbot John did as he had been commanded by the Pope, teaching the singers of the said monastery the order and manner of singing and reading aloud, and committing to writing all that was requisite throughout the whole course of the year for the celebration of festivals
Book IV · Chap. XVIII · soon after crossing the sea
But in his return to his own country, soon after crossing the sea, he fell sick and died
Book IV · Chap. XVIII · 📍 [[Tours]]
his body, for the sake of St. Martin, in whose monastery he presided, was by his friends carried to Tours, and honourably buried
Book IV · Chap. XIX
King Egfrid took to wife Ethelthryth, the daughter of Anna, king of the East Angles
Book IV · Chap. XIX · soon after he had married her
She had before been given in marriage to another, to wit, Tondbert, ealdorman of the Southern Gyrwas; but he died soon after he had married her
Book IV · Chap. XIX · 📍 [[the city of Coludi]]
Egfrid Ethelthryth Wilfrid Aebba
she entered the monastery of the Abbess Aebba, who was aunt to King Egfrid, at the place called the city of Coludi, having received the veil of the religious habit from the hands of the aforesaid Bishop Wilfrid
Book IV · Chap. XIX · 📍 [[Elge]] · a year after
but a year after she was herself made abbess in the district called Elge, where, having built a monastery
Book IV · Chap. XIX · seven years after she had been made abbess
She was taken to the Lord, in the midst of her flock, seven years after she had been made abbess; and, as she had ordered, was buried among them in a wooden coffin in her turn
Book IV · Chap. XIX · when her sister had been buried sixteen years
This abbess, when her sister had been buried sixteen years, thought fit to take up her bones, and, putting them into a new coffin, to translate them into the church
Book IV · Chap. XIX
I found the body of the holy virgin taken out of the grave and laid on a bed, like one asleep; then taking off the veil from the face, they also showed me that the incision which I had made was healed up
Chapters 108–148
Book IV · Chap. XX · Twelve years
Twelve years she had reigned, a bride dedicated to God, then in the cloister dwelt, a bride dedicated to God.
Book IV · Chap. XX
To Heaven all consecrated she lived, abounding in lofty deeds, then to Heaven all consecrated she gave up her soul.
Book IV · Chap. XX · Twice eight Novembers
Twice eight Novembers the maid’s fair flesh lay in the tomb, nor did the maid’s fair flesh see corruption in the tomb.
Book IV · Chap. XXII · all that day and the next night
having lain as if dead all that day and the next night among the bodies of the slain, at length he came to himself and revived
Book IV · Chap. XXIII · 📍 [[Heruteu]]
After this she was made abbess in the monastery called Heruteu
Book IV · Chap. XXIII · 📍 [[Streanaeshalch]]
it happened that she also undertook either to build or to set in order a monastery in the place called Streanaeshalch, and this work which was laid upon her she industriously performed; for she put this monastery under the same rule of monastic life as the former
Book IV · Chap. XXIII · on the 17th of November
In the seventh year of her sickness, when the disease turned inwards, her last day came, and about cockcrow, having received the voyage provision of Holy Housel, and called together the handmaids of Christ that were within the same monastery, she admonished them to preserve the peace of the Gospel among themselves, and with all others; and even as she spoke her words of exhortation, she joyfully saw death come, or, in the words of our Lord, passed from death unto life.
Book IV · Chap. XXIII · 📍 [[Hacanos]] · That same night
That same night it pleased Almighty God, by a manifest vision, to make known her death in another monastery, at a distance from hers, which she had built that same year, and which is called Hacanos. There was in that monastery, a certain nun called Begu, who, having dedicated her virginity to the Lord, had served Him upwards of thirty years in the monastic life.
Book IV · Chap. XXIV · 📍 [[the stable]] · Once
Cædmon
Thereupon one stood by him in his sleep, and saluting him, and calling him by his name, said, “Cædmon, sing me something.”
Book IV · Chap. XXIV · 📍 [[the monastery]] · the next morning
Cædmon the abbess
Whereupon the abbess, joyfully recognizing the grace of God in the man, instructed him to quit the secular habit, and take upon him monastic vows; and having received him into the monastery, she and all her people admitted him to the company of the brethren
Book IV · Chap. XXIV · 📍 [[the house]] · past midnight
Cædmon
Then strengthening himself with the heavenly Viaticum, he prepared for the entrance into another life, and asked how near the time was when the brothers should be awakened to sing the nightly praises of the Lord? They answered, “It is not far off.” Then he said, “It is well, let us await that hour;” and signing himself with the sign of the Holy Cross, he laid his head on the pillow, and falling into a slumber for a little while, so ended his life in silence.
Book IV · Chap. XXV
But the man remembering this injunction and his own promise, gave himself up entirely to tears of penitence, holy vigils and continence
Book IV · Chap. XXV · 📍 [[city of Coludi]] · after the death of the abbess
but after the death of the abbess they returned to their former defilement, nay, they committed worse sins
Book IV · Chap. XXV · 📍 [[city of Coludi]] · At this time
At this time, the monastery of virgins, called the city of Coludi, above-mentioned, was burned down, through carelessness
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Chapters 114–123
Book IV · Chap. XXVI · 📍 [[Ireland]] · In the year of our Lord 684
Egfrid, king of the Northumbrians, sending his general, Berct, with an army into Ireland, miserably laid waste that unoffending nation, which had always been most friendly to the English; insomuch that the invading force spared not even the churches or monasteries.
Book IV · Chap. XXVI · lately
particularly of Cuthbert, of blessed memory, who had been lately ordained bishop
Book IV · Chap. XXVI · 📍 [[the province of the Picts]] · the very next year
the king was drawn into a narrow pass among remote mountains, and slain, with the greater part of the forces he had led thither, on the 20th of May, in the fortieth year of his age, and the fifteenth of his reign.
Book IV · Chap. XXVI · 📍 [[the monastery of Aebbercurnig]] · then
Trumwine, who had been made bishop over them, withdrew with his people that were in the monastery of Aebbercurnig, in the country of the English, but close by the arm of the sea which is the boundary between the lands of the English and the Picts.
Book IV · Chap. XXVI · on the 6th of February
Hlothere, king of Kent, died on the 6th of February, when he had reigned twelve years after his brother Egbert, who had reigned nine years: he was wounded in battle with the South Saxons
Book IV · Chap. XXVI · On his death
till the lawful king, Wictred, the son of Egbert, being settled in the throne, by his piety and zeal delivered his nation from foreign invasion.
Book IV · Chap. XXVII · In the same year in which King Egfrid departed this life
In the same year in which King Egfrid departed this life, he, as has been said, caused the holy and venerable Cuthbert to be ordained bishop of the church of Lindisfarne.
Book IV · Chap. XXVII · 📍 [[Mailros]] · After he had departed to the Lord
After he had departed to the Lord, Cuthbert became provost of that monastery
Book IV · Chap. XXVII · 📍 [[Mailros]] · After he had departed to the Lord
After he had departed to the Lord, Cuthbert became provost of that monastery, where he instructed many in the rule of monastic life
Book IV · Chap. XXVII
but laboured far and wide to convert the people dwelling round about from the life of foolish custom, to the love of heavenly joys;
Book IV · Chap. XXVII · 📍 [[Lindisfarne]] · having thus spent many years in the monastery of Mailros
his most reverend abbot, Eata, removed him to the isle of Lindisfarne, that he might there also, by his authority as provost and by the example of his own practice, instruct the brethren in the observance of regular discipline;
Book IV · Chap. XXVIII · the next day
When they had done this relying upon the faith and prayers of the servant of God, the next day it was found to be full of water
Book IV · Chap. XXVIII · after the proper time of sowing
He sowed it in the same field, when it was brought him, after the proper time of sowing, and therefore without any likelihood of its bearing fruit; but a plentiful crop immediately sprang up
Book IV · Chap. XXIX · 📍 [[the isle of Farne]]
The most reverend father died in the isle of Farne, earnestly entreating the brothers that he might also be buried there
Book IV · Chap. XXX · when he had been buried eleven years
opening the grave, found all the body whole, as if he were still alive, and the joints of the limbs pliable, like one asleep rather than dead; besides, all the vestments in which he was clothed were not only undefiled, but marvellous to behold, being fresh and bright as at the first.
Book IV · Chap. XXX
when they had wrapped the body in new garments, and laid it in a new coffin, they placed it above the pavement of the sanctuary.
Book IV · Chap. XXX · on the 6th of May
Soon after, Bishop Eadbert, beloved of God, fell grievously sick, and his fever daily increasing in severity, ere long, that is, on the 6th of May, he also departed to the Lord
Book IV · Chap. XXXI · one day
When he got up, he felt one half of his body, from the head to the foot, struck with palsy, and with great trouble made his way home by the help of a staff.
Book IV · Chap. XXXII · three years ago
the youth
on a sudden, about the sixth hour of the same, touching his eye, he found it and the eyelid as sound as if there never had been any disfigurement or tumour on it.
Book V · Chap. I · 📍 [[the isle of Farne]]
The venerable Ethelwald succeeded the man of God, Cuthbert, in the exercise of a solitary life, which he spent in the isle of Farne before he became a bishop.
Book V · Chap. I · 📍 [[Lindisfarne]] · afterwards
who also, afterwards, as abbot, presided over the brethren of the same church of Lindisfarne, in which he was educated.
Book V · Chap. I · 📍 [[the isle of Farne]]
Ethelwald (hermit of Farne) Guthfrid
and as he finished his prayer, he calmed the swelling water, in such sort that the fierceness of the storm ceased on all sides, and fair winds attended us over a smooth sea to the very shore.
Book V · Chap. I · 📍 [[the isle of Farne]] · twelve years
The man of God remained in the isle of Farne twelve years, and died there;
Book V · Chap. II · 📍 [[the church of Hagustald]] · In the beginning of Aldfrid’s reign
Bishop Eata died, and was succeeded in the bishopric of the church of Hagustald by the holy man John
Book V · Chap. II · the next Sunday
Bishop John the youth
The youth’s tongue was immediately loosed, and he spoke as he was bidden.
Book V · Chap. II · that day and the next night
Bishop John the youth
Nor did he cease all that day and the next night, as long as he could keep awake, as those who were present relate, to say something, and to express his private thoughts and wishes to others, which he could never do before
Book V · Chap. II
Bishop John the youth
with the help of the bishop’s blessing and prayers, a goodly head of hair grew as the skin was healed.
Book V · Chap. III · 📍 [[Hagustald]] · after a long banishment
the most reverend Wilfrid, after a long banishment, was admitted to the bishopric of the church of Hagustald
Book V · Chap. III · 📍 [[York]] · upon the death of Bosa
upon the death of Bosa, a man of great sanctity and humility, was, in his place, appointed bishop of York
Book V · Chap. III · 📍 [[Wetadun]] · when we departed thence
the cure of the pain in her limbs was followed by the assuaging of the grievous swelling; and the maiden being thus delivered from pains and death
Chapters 124–126
Book V · Chap. IV · at that time
the bishop Puch
It happened that the man of God was, at that time, called thither by the thegn to consecrate a church;
Book V · Chap. IV
the bishop the woman
This being done, the woman immediately got up whole and sound
Book V · Chap. V · At another time also
the bishop Addi
being called to consecrate the church of a thegn named Addi, when he had performed the required duty
Book V · Chap. V · Afterwards
the bishop the servant
The thegn, rejoicing greatly that he could drink, sent him a cup of wine, blessed by the bishop; and, as soon as he had drunk it, he immediately got up, and, shaking off the heaviness of his infirmity, dressed himself and went forth
Book V · Chap. VI · about the seventh hour of the day
I fell, and at once lost all sense and motion, like one dying
Book V · Chap. VI · early in the morning
the bishop Herebald
He then laid his hand on my head, with the words of blessing, and returned to prayer; when he came again to see me, in a short time, he found me sitting and able to talk
Book V · Chap. VI · that same hour
the bishop Herebald
This said, he set himself to catechize me that same hour
Book V · Chap. VI · the next day
the bishop Herebald
presently having received his blessing, I was so much better that I mounted on horseback the next day
Book V · Chap. VI · soon after
and being soon after perfectly recovered, I was washed in the water of life
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Book V · Chap. VII · 📍 [[Rome]] · In the third year of the reign of Aldfrid
In the third year of the reign of Aldfrid, Caedwalla, king of the West Saxons, having most vigorously governed his nation for two years, quitted his crown for the sake of the Lord and an everlasting kingdom, and went to Rome
Book V · Chap. VII · 📍 [[Rome]] · on the 20th of April
being still in his white garments, he fell sick, and was set free from the bonds of the flesh on the 20th of April
Book V · Chap. VII · having reigned thirty-seven years over that nation
Ini
and having reigned thirty-seven years over that nation, he in like manner left his kingdom and committed it to younger men, and went away to the threshold of the blessed Apostles
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Book V · Chap. VIII · 690 after the Incarnation of our Lord
Archbishop Theodore, of blessed memory, departed this life, being old and full of days
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Book V · Chap. VIII · the year of our Lord 692
He was chosen bishop in the year of our Lord 692, on the first day of July
Book V · Chap. VIII · Sunday the 31st of August
and was enthroned on Sunday the 31st of August
Book V · Chap. VIII · 📍 [[the Church of Rochester]]
Gedmund
in the stead of Gedmund, bishop of the Church of Rochester, who had died
Book V · Chap. IX · a certain day early in the morning
Boisil, that was sometime my master and brought me up in all love, appeared to me, and asked, whether I knew him? I said, ‘Yes, you are Boisil.’ He answered, ‘I am come to bring Egbert a message from our Lord and Saviour, which must nevertheless be delivered to him by you. Tell him, therefore, that he cannot perform the journey he has undertaken; for it is the will of God that he should rather go to teach the monasteries of Columba.’
Book V · Chap. IX · one night
Then he, saying, in the words of the prophet, “For my sake this great tempest is upon you,” withdrew himself from that undertaking and was content to remain at home.
Book V · Chap. IX · 📍 [[Frisland]] · the space of two whole years
But one of his companions, called Wictbert, notable for his contempt of the world and for his learning and knowledge, for he had lived many years as a stranger and pilgrim in Ireland, leading a hermit’s life in great perfection, took ship, and arriving in Frisland, preached the Word of salvation for the space of two whole years to that nation and to its king, Rathbed; but reaped no fruit of all his great labour among his barbarous hearers.
Book V · Chap. X · 📍 [[Frisland]] · in a short time
in a short time they converted many from idolatry to the faith of Christ
Book V · Chap. X
they laid hold of them and put them to death; and White Hewald they slew outright with the sword; but they put Black Hewald to lingering torture
Book V · Chap. X
their bodies being found, were buried with the honour due to martyrs
Book V · Chap. X · 📍 [[Cologne]]
Pippin Black Hewald White Hewald
Pippin, the most glorious duke of the Franks, learning these things, caused the bodies to be brought to him, and buried them with much honour in the church of the city of Cologne
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Book V · Chap. XI · not long after
and by his preaching brought many of them into the way of truth
Book V · Chap. XI · 📍 [[Inlitore]] · for a time
there he built a monastery, which his successors still possess, and for a time dwelt in it
Book V · Chap. XII · part 1
And he related his visions to King Aldfrid, a man most learned in all respects, and was by him so willingly and attentively heard,
Book V · Chap. XII · part 1 · 📍 [[Mailros]]
that at his request he was admitted into the monastery above-mentioned, and received the crown of the monastic tonsure;
Book V · Chap. XII · part 2
Drythelm
And so, until the day of his calling hence, in his unwearied desire of heavenly bliss, he subdued his aged body with daily fasting, and forwarded the salvation of many by his words and life.
Book V · Chap. XIII · In the reign of Coenred
Coenred the layman
But though frequently warned, he despised the words of salvation, and promised that he would do penance at some future time.
Book V · Chap. XIII · The disease increasing
the layman
Having read it, I found therein most plainly written in hideous characters, all the crimes I ever committed, not only in word and deed, but even in the least thought
Book V · Chap. XIII · soon after
the layman
Thus spoke that wretch in his despair, and soon after died, and now in vain suffers in eternal torments
Book V · Chap. XIV
the unnamed brother
For he falling sick, and being brought to extremity, called the brethren, and with much lamentation, like one damned, began to tell them, that he saw Hell opened, and Satan sunk in the depths thereof; and Caiaphas, with the others that slew our Lord, hard by him, delivered up to avenging flames. “In whose neighbourhood,” said he, “I see a place of eternal perdition prepared for me, miserable wretch that I am.”
Book V · Chap. XIV · Whilst uttering these words
the unnamed brother the brothers
The brothers, hearing these words, began diligently to exhort him, that he should repent even then, whilst he was still in the flesh. He answered in despair, “There is no time for me now to change my course of life, when I have myself seen my judgement passed.”
Book V · Chap. XIV · Whilst uttering these words
the unnamed brother
Whilst uttering these words, he died without having received the saving Viaticum
Book V · Chap. XIV · Whilst uttering these words
the unnamed brother
and his body was buried in the farthest parts of the monastery, nor did any one dare either to say Masses or sing psalms, or even to pray for him.
Book V · Chap. XIV · 📍 [[the province of the Bernicians]] · of late
the unnamed brother
This befell of late in the province of the Bernicians, and being noised abroad far and near, inclined many to do penance for their sins without delay.
Book V · Chap. XV · At this time
Wherefore he so changed his mind, that he readily preferred those things which he had seen and heard in the English churches, to the customs which he and his people had hitherto followed.
Book V · Chap. XV · 📍 [[Ireland]]
He sailed over into Ireland, and preaching to those people, and with sober words of exhortation making known to them the lawful time of Easter, he brought back many of them, and almost all that were free from the dominion of those of Hii, from the error of their fathers to the Catholic unity, and taught them to keep the lawful time of Easter.
Book V · Chap. XV · before the next year came round
yet without being able to achieve his end; and it so happened that he departed this life before the next year came round
Book V · Chap. XVI · 📍 [[Jerusalem]]
It was built by the Emperor Constantine, in a royal and magnificent manner
Book V · Chap. XVI · 📍 [[Jerusalem]]
because the Cross of our Lord was said to have been found there by his mother Helena
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Book V · Chap. XVIII · In the beginning of his reign
In the beginning of his reign, Haedde, bishop of the West Saxons, departed to the heavenly life;
Book V · Chap. XVIII · 📍 [[Maildufus]] · when he was as yet only a priest and abbot
through the reading of this book many of the Britons, who were subject to the West Saxons, were led by him to adopt the Catholic celebration of our Lord’s Paschal Feast.
Book V · Chap. XVIII · On his death
Aldhelm Forthere
On his death, Forthere was made bishop in his stead, and is living at this time
Book V · Chap. XVIII · On his death
Eadbert Eolla
On his death, Eolla succeeded to the office of bishop.
Book V · Chap. XVIII · some years ago
Eolla
He also died some years ago, and the bishopric has been vacant to this day.
Book V · Chap. XIX · part 1 · 📍 [[Rome]] · In the fourth year of the reign of Osred
For he went to Rome, and there receiving the tonsure and becoming a monk, when Constantine was pope, he continued to his last hour in prayer and fasting and alms-deeds at the threshold of the Apostles.
Book V · Chap. XIX · part 1 · 📍 [[Rome]] · The same year that they departed from Britain
He, with like devotion, quitted wife, and lands, and kindred and country, for Christ and for the Gospel, that he might “receive an hundred-fold in this life, and in the world to come life everlasting.” He also, when they came to the holy places at Rome, received the tonsure, and ending his life in the monastic habit, attained to the vision of the blessed Apostles in Heaven, as he had long desired.
Book V · Chap. XIX · part 1 · 📍 [[Inundalum]] · The same year that they departed from Britain
The same year that they departed from Britain, the great bishop, Wilfrid, ended his days in the province called Inundalum, after he had been bishop forty-five years.
Book V · Chap. XIX · part 1 · 📍 [[Lyons]]
and further offered, if he would have it, to commit to him the government of no small part of Gaul, to give him a maiden daughter of his own brother to wife, and to regard him always as his adopted son. But Wilfrid thanked him for the loving-kindness which he was pleased to show to a stranger, and answered, that he had resolved upon another course of life, and for that reason had left his country and set out for Rome.
Book V · Chap. XIX · part 1 · 📍 [[Gaul]] · not long after
he, with the advice and consent of his father Oswy, sent him into Gaul, to be consecrated as his bishop, when he was about thirty years of age, the same Agilbert being then bishop of the city of Paris. Eleven other bishops met at the consecration of the new bishop, and that function was most honourably performed.
Book V · Chap. XIX · part 1 · 📍 [[Rome]]
where his cause being tried before Pope Agatho and many bishops, he was by the judgement of them all acquitted of all blame, and declared worthy of his bishopric.
Book V · Chap. XIX · part 2 · 📍 [[Maeldum]] · on the fifth day, at daybreak
at length, on the fifth day, at daybreak, as it were awakening out of a deep sleep, he raised himself and sat up
Book V · Chap. XIX · part 2 · soon after
nevertheless Aldfrid, king of the Northumbrians, disdained to receive him. But he died soon after
Book V · Chap. XIX · part 2 · 📍 [[his monastery]] · four years later
and thus he lived in peace four years, till the day of his death. He died in his monastery
Book V · Chap. XIX · part 2 · 📍 [[Inhrypum]]
he was carried to his first monastery which is called Inhrypum, and buried in the church of the blessed Apostle Peter
Book V · Chap. XX · 📍 [[church of the Blessed Mother of God]] · The next year after the death of the aforesaid father
the most reverend father, Abbot Hadrian, fellow labourer in the Word of God with Bishop Theodore of blessed memory, died, and was buried in the church of the Blessed Mother of God, in his own monastery
Book V · Chap. XX · 📍 [[Hagustald]]
He enriched the structure of his church, which is dedicated in honour of the blessed Apostle Andrew with manifold adornments and marvellous workmanship.
Book V · Chap. XXI · part 1 · 📍 [[Britain]] · At that time
At that time, Naiton, King of the Picts, who inhabit the northern parts of Britain, taught by frequent meditation on the ecclesiastical writings, renounced the error whereby he and his nation had been holden till then, touching the observance of Easter, and brought himself and all his people to celebrate the catholic time of our Lord’s Resurrection.
Book V · Chap. XXI · part 2
This Paschal computation, Theophilus, Bishop of Alexandria, made for the Emperor Theodosius, for a hundred years to come.
Book V · Chap. XXI · part 3 · 📍 [[Scotland]] · returning into Scotland
returning into Scotland, he afterwards by his preaching led great numbers of that nation to the catholic observance of the Paschal time
Book V · Chap. XXI · part 3
I will for ever observe this time of Easter, together with all my nation; and I do decree that this tonsure, which we have heard to be reasonable, shall be received by all clerks in my kingdom.
Book V · Chap. XXI · part 3 · Without delay
For straightway the Paschal cycles of nineteen years were sent by command of the State throughout all the provinces of the Picts to be transcribed, learned, and observed, the erroneous cycles of eighty-four years being everywhere blotted out. All the ministers of the altar and monks were shorn after the fashion of the crown
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Book V · Chap. XXII · 📍 [[isle of Hii]] · in the year of our Lord 716
by his pious and diligent exhortations, he converted them from that deep-rooted tradition of their fathers
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Book V · Chap. VI · 📍 [[York]] · in the year of our Lord 721
the bishop Wilfrid
he ordained Wilfrid, his priest, bishop of the church of York, and retired to the aforesaid monastery
Book V · Chap. VI · 📍 [[St. Peter’s Chapel]] · in the year of our Lord 721
the bishop
He continued in his bishopric thirty-three years, and then ascending to the heavenly kingdom, was buried in St. Peter’s Chapel
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Book V · Chap. XXIII · 📍 [[Kent]] · In the year of our Lord 725
Wictred Ethelbert, son of Wictred Eadbert Alric
Wictred, the son of Egbert, king of Kent, died on the 23rd of April, and left his three sons, Ethelbert, Eadbert, and Alric, heirs of that kingdom
Book V · Chap. XXIII · 📍 [[Rochester]] · The next year
The next year Tobias, bishop of the church of Rochester, died, a most learned man, as has been said before
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Book III · Chap. XXVII · in the year of our Lord 729
lately, in the year of our Lord 729, being ninety years of age, he departed to the heavenly kingdom.
Book V · Chap. XXII · 📍 [[isle of Hii]] · in the year of our Lord 729
in the year of our Lord 729, in which Easter was celebrated on the 24th of April, when he had celebrated the solemnity of the Mass, in memory of the Resurrection of our Lord, that same day he departed to the Lord
Book V · Chap. XXIII · In the year of our Lord 729
In that year the holy man of God, Egbert, departed to the Lord, as has been said above, on Easter day
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Book V · Chap. XXIII · In the year of our Lord 731
Archbishop Bertwald died of old age, on the 13th of January, having held his see thirty-seven years, six months and fourteen days.
Book V · Chap. XXIII · 📍 [[Canterbury]] · the same year
Daniel Ingwald Aldwin Aldwulf Tatwine
Tatwine, of the province of the Mercians, was made archbishop, having been a priest in the monastery called Briudun. He was consecrated in the city of Canterbury by the venerable men, Daniel, bishop of Winchester, Ingwald of London, Aldwin of Lichfield, and Aldwulf of Rochester
Book V · Chap. XXIV · part 1 · In the year 167
To whom Lucius, king of Britain, sent a letter, asking to be made a Christian, and succeeded in obtaining his request.
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Book V · Chap. XXIV · part 2 · In the year 740
Conwulf, was consecrated in his stead.
Book V · Chap. XXIV · part 2 · In the year 757
Ethelbald, king of the Mercians, was treacherously and miserably murdered, in the night, by his own guards
Undated
Book I · Chap. I · 📍 [[Ireland]] · In process of time
Reuda
In process of time, Britain, besides the Britons and the Picts, received a third nation, the Scots, who, migrating from Ireland under their leader, Reuda, either by fair means, or by force of arms, secured to themselves those settlements among the Picts which they still possess.
Book I · Chap. II · 📍 [[Britain]]
Here, having provided about eighty ships of burden and fast-sailing vessels, he sailed over into Britain; where, being first roughly handled in a battle, and then caught in a storm, he lost a considerable part of his fleet, no small number of foot-soldiers, and almost all his cavalry.
Book I · Chap. II · 📍 [[Britain]] · at the first encounter
Caesar’s cavalry was, at the first encounter, defeated by the Britons
Book I · Chap. II · 📍 [[Britain]] · at the first encounter
and there Labienus, the tribune, was slain.
Book I · Chap. II · 📍 [[Britain]] · In the second engagement
In the second engagement, with great hazard to his men, he defeated the Britons and put them to flight.
Book I · Chap. II · In the meantime
In the meantime, the strong state of the Trinovantes, with their commander Androgius, surrendered to Caesar, giving him forty hostages.
Book I · Chap. II · 📍 [[town of Cassobellaunus]] · at length
Caius Julius Caesar Cassobellaunus
Guided by them, Caesar at length, after severe fighting, took the town of Cassobellaunus, situated between two marshes, fortified by sheltering woods, and plentifully furnished with all necessaries.
Book I · Chap. III · 📍 [[Britain]] · In the year of Rome 798
Claudius crossed over to it, and within a very few days, without any fighting or bloodshed, the greater part of the island was surrendered into his hands.
Book I · Chap. III · 📍 [[Orcades]] · In the year of Rome 798
He also added to the Roman empire the Orcades, which lie in the ocean beyond Britain
Book I · Chap. III · 📍 [[Isle of Wight]]
Vespasian, who was emperor after Nero, being sent into Britain by the same Claudius, brought also under the Roman dominion the Isle of Wight
Book I · Chap. IV · In the year of our Lord 156
Marcus Antoninus Verus Aurelius Commodus
In the year of our Lord 156, Marcus Antoninus Verus, the fourteenth from Augustus, was made emperor, together with his brother, Aurelius Commodus.
Book I · Chap. IV · In their time
In their time, whilst the holy Eleutherus presided over the Roman Church, Lucius, king of Britain, sent a letter to him, entreating that by a mandate from him he might be made a Christian. He soon obtained his pious request
Book I · Chap. V · In the year of our Lord 189
In the year of our Lord 189, Severus, an African, born at Leptis, in the province of Tripolis, became emperor.
Book I · Chap. V · 📍 [[Britain]]
Thus Severus drew a great trench and strong rampart, fortified with several towers, from sea to sea.
Book I · Chap. VI · In the year of our Lord 286
Diocletian, the thirty-third from Augustus, and chosen emperor by the army, reigned twenty years, and created Maximian, surnamed Herculius, his colleague in the empire.
Book I · Chap. VI · 📍 [[Britain]] · then
he took upon him the imperial purple, and possessed himself of Britain
Book I · Chap. VI · 📍 [[Britain]] · three years
The usurper, having thus got the island from Carausius, held it three years
Book I · Chap. VI · 📍 [[Britain]] · at the end of ten years
was then vanquished by Asclepiodotus, the captain of the Praetorian guards, who thus at the end of ten years restored Britain to the Roman empire.
Book I · Chap. VI · Meanwhile
Meanwhile, Diocletian in the east, and Maximian Herculius in the west, commanded the churches to be destroyed, and the Christians to be persecuted and slain.
Book I · Chap. VII
he cast off the darkness of idolatry, and became a Christian in all sincerity of heart.
Book I · Chap. VII
St. Alban presently came forth to the soldiers, instead of his guest and master, in the habit or long coat which he wore, and was bound and led before the judge.
Book I · Chap. VII · 📍 [[Verulam]] · on the twenty-second day of June
The blessed Alban suffered death on the twenty-second day of June, near the city of Verulam
Book I · Chap. VII · 📍 [[the City of Legions]] · At that time
At that time suffered Aaron and Julius, citizens of the City of Legions, and many more of both sexes in divers places; who, after that they had endured sundry torments, and their limbs had been mangled after an unheard-of manner, when their warfare was accomplished, yielded their souls up to the joys of the heavenly city.
Book I · Chap. VIII · 📍 [[Britain]] · At this time
At this time Constantius, who, whilst Diocletian was alive, governed Gaul and Spain, a man of great clemency and urbanity, died in Britain.
Book I · Chap. VIII · 📍 [[Britain]]
Eutropius writes that Constantine, being created emperor in Britain, succeeded his father in the sovereignty.
Book I · Chap. IX · 📍 [[Sirmium]] · In the year of our Lord 377
Gratian ... invested the Spaniard, Theodosius, with the purple at Sirmium, and made him emperor of Thrace and the Eastern provinces.
Book I · Chap. IX · At that time
At that time, Maximus, a man of energy and probity, and worthy of the title of Augustus, if he had not broken his oath of allegiance, was made emperor by the army somewhat against his will
Book I · Chap. IX · 📍 [[the East]] · soon
His brother, the Emperor Valentinian, expelled from Italy, fled into the East
Book I · Chap. IX · 📍 [[the East]] · soon
where he was entertained by Theodosius with fatherly affection, and soon restored to the empire
Book I · Chap. IX · 📍 [[Aquileia]]
Theodosius Valentinian Maximus
for Maximus the tyrant, being shut up in Aquileia, was there taken by them and put to death.
Book I · Chap. X · In the year of our Lord 394
In the year of our Lord 394, Arcadius, the son of Theodosius, the forty-third from Augustus, succeeding to the empire, with his brother Honorius, held it thirteen years.
Book I · Chap. X · In his time
In his time, Pelagius, a Briton, spread far and near the infection of his perfidious doctrine, denying the assistance of the Divine grace, being seconded therein by his associate Julianus of Campania
Book I · Chap. X
who was impelled by an uncontrolled desire to recover his bishopric, of which he had been deprived.
Book I · Chap. X
Augustine Pelagius Julianus of Campania
St. Augustine, and the other orthodox fathers, quoted many thousand catholic authorities against them