A portrait of St. Edward the Martyr
St. Edward the Martyr
c. 962 – 978
Feast
March 18 · X c.
Patron of
Kings · Murder victims · England
Order
King / Martyr
King of England (c. 962-978), eldest son of King Edgar the Peaceful; murdered at Corfe Castle at age 16 by the household of his stepmother Aelfthryth in favor of her son Ethelred the Unready. Quickly venerated as martyr; relics translated to Shaftesbury.
Life & Times
Born: c. 962 · Died: 978 · From: England.
Patronage
St. Edward the Martyr is invoked as the patron of kings, murder victims, england. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Edward the Martyr, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.