Blessed John the Saxon

Memorial: 22 February
Profile: Monk in France. Invited by King Alfred of England to restore faith and learning to the English abbeys ravaged by the Danes. Abbot of Athelingay. Murdered in a church at night by two French monks who were under his guidance, but rebelled against it. Considered a martyr as his death was caused by working for the Faith.
Born: at Old Saxony
Died: 895
Name Meaning: God is gracious; gift of God (John)
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Additional Information: For All The Saints, by Katherine Rabenstein
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