Saint Cedd of Lastingham

A life of faith

Cedd came from Northumbria and received his early formation at Lindisfarne. Bishop Finan sent him to preach in Essex, where he baptized converts, built churches and founded monastic communities at Bradwell-on-Sea and East Tilbury. After becoming bishop, he continued visiting the north. He accepted land at Lastingham and became its first abbot while still caring for his community in Essex. He died during the plague at Lastingham in 664. His brother Chad was another bishop, with a separate life and ministry.

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A reflection

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Diocese of Sourozh: Cedd of Lastingham, Bishop of Essex

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