Saint Bede also known as
The
Venerable Bede,
Or Bede
the Venerable
Was
a 7th Century English monk
Scholar
and Author known later as
"The
Father of English History"
He
served the twin monastery
Of Monkwearmouth–Jarrow
After
a lifetime of serving God
Saint
Bede died in 715 in Jarrow
Bede's
tomb in the Galilee Chapel
At
the west end of Durham Cathedral
Saint
Bede’s Feast Day is May 26th
It is believed that Ninian was a Briton
Possibly
the son of a Christian King
Who
had been educated in Rome,
Who
founded a Church in Whithorn
Niall Noígíallach which
Translates
to "having nine hostages",
Was
a legendary Irish King
His
reign lasted from the late 4th
To
the early 5th centuries,
He
is placed in the traditional
List
of High Kings of Ireland
Legend
has it that he secured his line
By
kissing the “loathly lady”
King
Niall died in 405AD
Christ the saviour
Is here to watch over us
To support us all
Guiding us with kindness
I believe in Christmas Angels
And I believe they are always near
Just
like they were at Bethlehem
Appearing
upon a midnight clear
Christmas is for friends and family,
But by no means exclusively
After all the Three Wise Men
Were strangers in Bethlehem
Andrew the Apostle
Also known as Saint
Andrew
Was brother of
Saint Peter
Born in the
village of Bethsaida
On the Sea of
Galilee.
Where they were
fishermen
Until Jesus called
them
To be fishers of
men
He was martyred by
crucifixion
At the city of
Patras in Achaea,
On an X-shaped
cross, or “saltire”
Commonly known as
Saint Andrew's
Cross
