St Alban Flashcards

(5 cards)

1
Q

Who was St. Alban?

A

The first British matry

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2
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What was his profession before converting?

A

He was a Roman soldier living in Verulamium.

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3
Q

Why was alban arrested?

A

He swapped clothes with a Christian priest (Amphibalus) to help him escape Roman persecution.

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4
Q

Where is he buried today?

A

At St. Albans Cathedral in Hertfordshire

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5
Q

When is his feast day usually celebrated?

A

June 22nd (often marked by the Alban Pilgrimage).

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