The introduction of Christianity into Anglo-Saxon England was tied into the fortunes of their respective kingdoms: Northumbria, Kent, Mercia, Lindsey, East Anglia, Essex, and Wessex. The monasteries too were highly involved, because they were founded by members of royal families some of whom lived in them: the monasteries were an integral part of the Anglo-Saxon political, religious and social system.
Northumbria
The 28 Saints of Northumbria in approximate historical order
- Edwin
- Oswald(Northumbria)
- Oswine
- Aidan
- Finan
- Boisil
- Cedd
- Chad
- Colman of Lindisfarne
- Hieu
- Hilda
- Ebbe
- Eata
- Cuthbert
- Benedict Biscop
- Ethelwold
- Drithelm
- Everilda
- Bosa
- Wilfred
- Acca
- John of Beverley
- Bede
- Ceolwulf
- Baldred
- Alcmund (Hexham)
- Alkelda
- Ethelhard
The 28 Saints of Northumbria in alphabetical order