Saint Guthlac of Croyland
Also known as: Guthlac of Crowland; Guthlacus….; Guthlake….
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
April 11
Died
April 11, 714
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Guthlac of Croyland, also known as Guthlac of Crowland, Guthlacus, and Guthlake, was born in 673 in Mercia, England. He came from a noble family, being the son of Penwald and the brother of Saint Pega of Peakirk. In his early years, Guthlac served as a soldier for nine years in the army of King Ethelred of Mercia. During this time, he gained a reputation for amassing a large fortune through looting....
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