medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
> Sigebert (d. 637) Sigebert was an East Anglian prince who became a
> Christian while in exile in Francia. He was recalled and set about
> converting his people. After some years S. abdicated to become a
> monk. But in 636 Penda of Mercia attacked, and S. was asked to leave
> the monastery to lead the East Anglian army. He did so, but insisted
> on remaining unarmed. He died on the battlefield.
You can't leave it there !!
WHICH SIDE WON ???
If the E Anglians, then S's sacrifice and faithfulness to his monastic vows
would surely have been seen as invoking divine favour.
BMC
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