Theodore 1 ordered Chad 1 to ride whenever he was faced with too long a journey.
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Persons associated with this Event:
Recipient:
Chad 1
(Bishop of Mercia and Lindsey at Lichfield and saint, 669??672; abbot of Lastingham) : He usually preferred to carry out his evangelistic work on foot. He was deeply devoted to this religious exercise.
Agent:
Theodore 1
(Archbishop of Canterbury, 668-690) : He lifted Chad 1 on to the horse with his own hands.