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St. Alban, Protomartyr of Britain

died c. 304 · St Albans · Feast June 22

Alban was a pagan in the Roman town of Verulamium who sheltered a Christian priest fleeing persecution. Moved by the priest’s faith, he was baptized. When soldiers came, Alban put on the priest’s cloak and gave himself up in his place. He was beheaded on the hill where St Albans Cathedral now stands.

  • Feast: June 22 (New Calendar)
  • Lived: died c. 304
  • Place: St Albans
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