Saint · 620 AD
Cedd of Lastingham
Saint Cedd of Lastingham
New Calendar January 7 Old Calendar January 20
Why they are a saint
Saint Cedd was a missionary and bishop who spread the faith throughout England during the seventh century. The Orthodox Church commemorates Cedd of Lastingham on January 7.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cedd of Lastingham as a patron when they bear the name Cedd at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 7.
Prayer
O holy Cedd of Lastingham, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.