Venerable
John the Saxon
Abbot of Athelney
A monk appointed by King Alfred as abbot of Athelney, reposed in 895.
- Feast
- February 22old style March 7
- Reposed
- 8959th century
- Place
- Athelney
- Order
- Venerables
Life
Venerable John the Saxon was a scholar and abbot of Athelney in England, probably born in Old Saxony. King Alfred the Great invited him to England, and he took part in the revival of English learning in that king's time. He was active between 885 and 904, while our record places his repose in 895. He is venerated as a saint of the undivided Church and is commemorated on 22 February (new calendar).
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