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Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Chad of Mercia 1920 And Artist Unknown Chapel of The Holy Cross Monastery West Park New York Photographed On 9 July 2007 By Randy Ohc
Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Chad of Mercia 1920 And Artist Unknown Chapel of The Holy Cross Monastery West Park New York Photographed On 9 July 2007 By Randy Ohc

Saint Chad of Mercia

Also known as: Chad of Lichfield; Ceadda of….; Apostle of Mercia

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

March 2

Died

March 2, 672

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Chad of Mercia, brother of Saints Cedd and Cynibild, was a revered missionary monk whose life exemplified humble service. Ordained in 653 after studying Latin and astronomy, he served as abbot at Lastingham monastery in Yorkshire, guiding Saint Owen....

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