St. Edwin, King (4 October): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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Discover the inspiring life of St. Edwin, King of Northumbria, whose trials and victories led him to embrace the Christian faith and ultimately die a martyr’s death. From exile and betrayal to royal triumphs and his powerful conversion under the guidance of St. Paulinus, this story reflects the faith, courage, and endurance of a holy king who changed the destiny of England. Learn about: Edwin’s early struggles and restoration to his throne. His providential encounter with the stranger’s prophecy. The role of Queen Edelberg and St. Paulinus in his conversion. The baptism of his people and the fall of pagan temples. His reign of peace and justice across England. His martyrdom at the battle of Hatfield and enduring veneration in England. This reading comes from Father Alban Butler’s “Lives of the Saints” (October 4th). 🙏 May St. Edwin inspire us to remain steadfast in faith, to lead with justice, and to hold eternity above earthly crowns. 00:00 Introduction – Lives of the Saints 00:11 St. Edwin’s Early Trials & Exile 01:20 Prophecy of the Stranger & Return to Power 02:55 Conversion Begins – Queen Edelberg & St. Paulinus 04:45 Council & Destruction of Pagan Temples 06:15 Baptism of St. Edwin and His People 07:30 Evangelization & Growth of the Church in Northumbria 09:15 Edwin’s Zealous Reign as Christian King 10:30 Betrayal, Revolt, and Martyrdom at Hatfield 11:50 Legacy, Veneration & Feast Day – October 4th https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/october/st-edwin-king/ Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 #StEdwin #LivesOfTheSaints #CatholicSaints #Faith #Martyrdom #CatholicChurch #ChristianHistory #SaintOfTheDay #OctoberSaints #AngloSaxonSaints 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴