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Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Alban of Britain Date Unknown Artist Unknown Church of Saint Mary Sledmere East Riding of Yorkshire England Photographed On 8 August 2009 By Davewebster14
Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Alban of Britain Date Unknown Artist Unknown Church of Saint Mary Sledmere East Riding of Yorkshire England Photographed On 8 August 2009 By Davewebster14

Saint Alban of Britain

Also known as: Alban of Verulam; Albano of…; Auban of…; Aubin of…; Albain of…; Albane of…; Albans of…; Albe of…; Proto-Martyr of Britain

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

June 22

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Alban of Britain, also known as Alban of Verulam, was a remarkable figure in the early Christian history of Britain. He is regarded as the first martyr in England and is celebrated for his unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution. Though much about his early life remains unknown, his legacy has left an indelible mark on the history of Christianity in Britain....