Saint Alban

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Who was Saint Alban?

Saint Alban is venerated as the first British Christian martyr. Along with his fellow saints Amphibalus, Julius and Aaron, Alban is one of four named martyrs remembered from Roman Britain. He was martyred by beheading in the Roman city of Verulamium sometime during the 3rd or 4th century, and his cult has been celebrated there since ancient times.

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Also known as
  • St. Alban
Religion
  • Christianity
Died
0304
St Albans

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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