Event: JourneyTheodore 1.arrival in England
Scholarly Info
| Description |
Theodore 1 came to the English church in the second year after his consecration. |
| Year |
669 |
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Primary Source Info
| Date from Source |
Sunday, 27 May |
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Notes:
*The year 669 is deduced @Colgrave & Mynors, p. 333, n.4.
Persons associated with this Event:
- Participant:
Theodore 1
(Archbishop of Canterbury, 668-690) : Soon after he arrived, he visited every part of the island where the English people lived. He gave instruction on the ordering of a holy life and the canonical custom of celebrating Easter. He corrected whatever he found imperfect.
- Participant:
Hadrian 2
(Abbot of St Peter's, Canterbury, c.635-710) : He accompanied Theodore 1 while visiting the island.