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Icon of Our Holy Father Edwin,
King and Martyr of Northumbria
Feast: Oct. 12
King Edwin was a great friend
and supporter of St. Paulinus of York in his mission to northern
England. He was the father of St. Edwen, the virgin of Wales. St. Edwin
was slain in battle by the theomachistic king Penda of Mercia in 633.
Holy Father Edwin Martyr, pray to God for us!
Top Icon: by the hand of
Brother Leon Liddament, St. Seraphim's Studio, Walsingham, England. It
is part of a triptych of the Holy Theotokos with Sts. Hilda and Edwin.
To see the entire icon, click here.
Final Icon: by the hand of
Aidan Hart. The icon is a thumbnail; click on the image to see greater
detail. Many thanks to servant of God Aidan for making us aware of
this holy icon.
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