St. Elphege, or Alphege, the Martyr was Archbishop of Canterbury. He was taken hostage in a Danish raid, but refused to pay ransom, and so was killed in 1012.
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Biography. With prayer in traditional and contemporary language.
A life of the "First Martyr of Canterbury."
Also called Alphege or Godwine. Hermit, abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury, martyred in 1012. Biographical entry in the Catholic Encyclopedia.
A life of the "First Martyr of Canterbury."
Also called Alphege or Godwine. Hermit, abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury, martyred in 1012. Biographical entry in the Catholic Encyclopedia.
Biography. With prayer in traditional and contemporary language.
