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Right-believing (Ruler) · 7th century

Saint Edwin King and Martyr of Northumbria

Also known as Eadwine

King of Northumbria who accepted Christianity and supported its spread, dying in battle and venerated as a martyr.

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Notes

Pre-schism Western saint.

Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints