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Saint
Eata of Hexham
New Calendar October 26 Old Calendar November 8
Why they are a saint
Eata (died 26 October 686), also known as Eata of Lindisfarne, was Bishop of Hexham from 678 until 681, and of then Bishop of Lindisfarne from before 681 until 685. He then was translated back to Hexham where he served until his death in 685 or 686. He was the first native of Northumbria to occupy the bishopric of Lindisfarne.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Eata of Hexham as a patron when they bear the name Eata at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 26.
Prayer
O holy Eata of Hexham, pray to God for us.
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