Saint Edmund the King It is celebrated today, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 according to the calendar of Christian saints, among other names.
Saint Edmund the King, who ruled East Anglia from 854 to 870, is venerated as a martyr in the Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican churches. He began his reign at the young age of 15, chosen by nobles and clergymen of Norfolk to lead the Eastern Angles. In 869, during an attack by the Danes, Edmund was captured by the invaders. They tried to force him to renounce his faith to save his life, but he remained steadfast in his beliefs. As a result, he was martyred by his captors, who flogged him to death.
Today, Saint Edmund the Kingthe Catholic Church celebrates the saint of Adventor, Ampelus, Basil, Bernward, Felix, Nerses, Octavian, Octavian and Solútor. On this Wednesday, November 20, 2024, it is known as San Edmundo Rey and they are the people who will be able to celebrate this day.
This festival has meant that, at least once a year, Christians can celebrate the day on which the saint who bears their name was canonized. But what does this mean? celebrate the saint It is to celebrate the exemplary life of those Christians who preceded us and who bear our name. And, although it has less and less significance in society compared to previous times, there are many who still actively celebrate this day.
Right here you can consult the complete list of the saints that we can celebrate today, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 in reference to the Catholic tradition that has to do with Spain. Discover who are the saints you can congratulate today, at ABC.es.
The names of whom today Wednesday, November 20, 2024 we commemorate their saint are obtained from the Roman Martyrology. This manual brings together and updates new saints after their canonization. From time to time, the Vatican adds new names to the Roman Martyrology and thus the list is completed.
What saints are celebrated today, November 20?
In addition to the celebration of Saint Edmund the Kingwhich we celebrate today, other name days are commemorated in the Catholic Church. This is due to the large number of saints who, throughout the centuries of history, have earned this distinction. For this reason today, November 20, we also celebrate:
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Adventor
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Ampelo
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Basil
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Bernardo
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Felix
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Nerses
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Octavian
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Octavius and Solútor
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