Birthdate: 0590 AD
Birthplace: Ireland
Died: August 31, 0651
Aidan of Lindisfarne, an Irish monk and missionary, is renowned for converting the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity in Northumbria. He established Lindisfarne Priory, became its first bishop, and set up a ministry cathedral. Aidan was committed to spreading the gospel, ministering to all levels of society, including the Anglo-Saxon nobility, children, and slaves. Through his extensive travels, he earned the title of the Apostle of Northumbria and is venerated as a saint by numerous Christian denominations.
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