Description
Saint Dunstan was born in the southwest of England around the year 909. He was educated by Irish monks, and around the age of 25 he was ordained a priest. He lived as a hermit for nine years, until King Edmund appointed him the abbot of Glastonbury Abbey. He revitalized the monastery's life, and under King Edred he made a wider reformation of the English monasteries.
Under King Edwy, Dunstan was exiled to Flanders. There he lived the true monastic life for which he longed. When Edgar overthrew his brother as king, Dunstan returned to England and was consecrated bishop of Worcester. Soon after, he became bishop of London, and finally archbishop of Canterbury and head of the English Church.
As Archbishop, Dunstan oversaw the coronations of kings and had the influence of a statesman. When King Saint Edward was martyred, Archbishop Dunstan rebuked his brother, King Ethelred at his coronation. After this, Saint Dunstan lost his political influence and retired to his churchly duties. He reposed on May 19, 988, and was buried in the Canterbury cathedral, where his relics remain to this day. He was immediately venerated by the faithful and he was formally glorified in 1029.
His feast day is celebrated on May 19.
This icon is offered by Legacy Icons with the permission of the iconographer, Brian Matthew Whirledge.
Details
Month: |
May |
Ratio: |
1x1.33 |
Ratio: |
Portrait |
Saintly Rank: |
Male |
Saintly Rank: |
Hierarch |
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