Eadwold of Cerne
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Eadwald of East Anglia.
Eadwold of Cerne (c. 835 AD – 29 August c. 900), also known as Eadwold of East Anglia, was a 9th-century hermit, East Anglian prince and patron saint of Cerne, Dorset, who lived as a hermit on a hill about four miles from Cerne. His feast day is 29 August.
Quick Facts Saint Eadwold of Cerne, Saint, Hermit ...
Saint Eadwold of Cerne | |
---|---|
Saint, Hermit | |
Born | c. 835 AD |
Died | 29 August c. 900 Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England |
Venerated in | Catholicism, Anglican Communion, Eastern Orthodox Church |
Major shrine | Cerne Abbey |
Feast | 29 August |
Patronage | Cerne |
Close