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Saint Deusdedit of Canterbury

Also known as: Adeodatus; Freithona; Frithona; Frithonas; Frithuwine

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

July 14

Died

October 1, 664

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Deusdedit of Canterbury, also known as Adeodatus, Freithona, Frithona, Frithonas, or Frithuwine, was a Benedictine monk and the sixth Archbishop of Canterbury, England. He was the first Anglo-Saxon to hold this esteemed position, serving from the year 655 until his death in 664. Despite his significant role, historical records about his life and accomplishments are quite scarce....