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Wall Plaque of Saint Alhelm Church of Saint Aldhelm Malmesbury England Date Unknown Artist Unknown Photographed By Adrian Pingstone In February 2005
Wall Plaque of Saint Alhelm Church of Saint Aldhelm Malmesbury England Date Unknown Artist Unknown Photographed By Adrian Pingstone In February 2005

Saint Aldhelm of Sherborne

Also known as: Adhelm; Aldelmus

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

May 25

Died

May 25, 709

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Aldhelm of Sherborne, also known as Adhelm or Aldelmus, was born in the year 640 in England. He came from a noble family and was related to the King of Wessex. As a young man, Aldhelm lived for a period as a hermit near Wiltshire, England, where he dedicated himself to a life of prayer and solitude. Seeking further spiritual guidance and education, Aldhelm became a monk at Malmesbury Abbey in Wiltshire....