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Saint Aidan: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born Ireland
Died August 31, 651 • Bamburgh • England
Founder Holy Island

Photos

Statue of Saint Aidan holding a staff with a cross behind his head, standing on a stone base in front of a white building on Holy Island, Northumberland, England.
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