St Credan was abbot of Evesham in the time of King Offa of Mercia. His relics were said to have been put to an ordeal by fire in 1077 by Normans who were suspicious of his sanctity.
Saint Credan Abbot
Reposed 780 Remembered August 19
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Saint Credan Abbot
Reposed 780 Remembered August 19
St Credan was abbot of Evesham in the time of King Offa of Mercia. His relics were said to have been put to an ordeal by fire in 1077 by Normans who were suspicious of his sanctity.
["Saint", "Cent08", "Mercia", "Me0233", "Ascetic", "Relic"]