Aidan, the Apostle of the North

“Aidan, the Apostle of the North†recounts the life and missionary work of Saint Aidan, a pivotal figure in the spread of Christianity throughout Anglo-Saxon England. This biography details Aidan's journey from the Irish monastery of Iona to the island of Lindisfarne, where he established a new monastic community and dedicated himself to converting the people of Northumbria. Alfred C. Fryer portrays Aidan as a man of deep faith, humility, and compassion, highlighting his tireless efforts to evangelize, educate, and care for the poor. The book explores Aidan's relationships with key historical figures, including King Oswald, and examines the unique characteristics of Celtic Christianity that shaped his ministry. This volume offers valuable insights into the religious and cultural landscape of medieval Britain, presenting a compelling portrait of a saint whose legacy continues to inspire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.