May 052009
 

Also known as

  • Eadbert of Lindisfarne
  • Eadbeorht of Lindisfarne

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Monk of Lindisfarne Abbey. Noted for his personal sanctity, his extensive Bible knowledge, and his charity to the poor; he annually gave away a tenth of his goods and property. Bishop of Lindisfarne, England for eleven years; successor to Saint Cuthbert. Even as bishop he would make two 40-day retreats each year to live as a hermit in meditation. Built several churches in the region, and improved the structures at Lindisfarne. Bede wrote about him.

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  • “Saint Edbert of Lindisfarne”. Saints.SQPN.com. 23 April 2012. Web. {today’s date}. <http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-edbert-of-lindisfarne/>