Alphege, Archbishop and Martyr
by CCW | 19 April 2024 01:00
[1]The collect for today, the Feast of St Alphege (c. 953-1012), Archbishop of Canterbury, Martyr (source[2]):
O GOD, who dost support and defend us with the glorious witness of thy blessed martyr Alphege: Grant us to go forward in his footsteps, and ever to rejoice in fellowship with him; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Lesson: Revelation 7:13-17[3]
The Gospel: St. Luke 12:4-12[4]
Artwork: Martyrdom of St Alphege, carved painting, Canterbury Cathedral.
Endnotes:
- [Image]: https://christchurchwindsor.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/MartyrdomOfStAlphege.jpg
- source: http://www.commonprayer.org/calend/propers/alphege.cfm
- Revelation 7:13-17: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=revelation%207:13-17&version=ESVUK
- St. Luke 12:4-12: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%2012:4-12&version=ESVUK
Source URL: https://christchurchwindsor.ca/2024/04/19/alphege-archbishop-and-martyr-7/