Saint Wilfrid: A Historical Overview

Saint Wilfrid is one of the most significant figures in early Anglo-Saxon Christianity. A bishop, missionary, and theologian, Wilfrid's life and works had a profound influence on the spread of Christianity throughout Anglo-Saxon England. His efforts to unify the church and his role in shaping the ecclesiastical structure of England in the 7th centu

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Conflicts and Exile

Despite his successes, Wilfrid's life was marked by conflict, both with secular rulers and fellow churchmen. His influence and his efforts to centralize the church often put him at odds with the local nobility and rival religious factions. One of the most notable conflicts in Wilfrid’s life was his dispute with King Ecgfrith of Northumbria. Wi

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The Synod of Whitby (664)

The most significant event in Wilfrid's early career was his involvement in the Synod of Whitby in 664. The Synod was convened to resolve a dispute between the Roman and Celtic churches in England over the date of Easter and the method of tonsure (the shaving of the head). While the Celtic Christians in Britain followed the practices established by

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