
Saint Aidan of Lindesfarne
Also known as: Aidan of Lindisfarne; Apostle of Northumbria; Aedan… Aidano…; Aidano…
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
August 31
Died
August 31, 651
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Aidan of Lindesfarne, also known as Aidan of Lindisfarne, Apostle of Northumbria, Aedan, or Aidano, was a monk and bishop who played a crucial role in the evangelization of Northumbria, England. Born in Ireland, Aidan began his religious journey at the monastery of Iona, Scotland, where he became a monk and studied under the guidance of Saint Senan at Inish Cathay....