St. Alphege
Anglo-Saxon Archbishop of Canterbury (1006-1012), captured by Danish raiders during a siege of Canterbury and martyred at Greenwich on April 19, 1012, after refusing to allow his ransom to be paid by his impoverished people. Feast April 19.
Life & Times
Also known as: Ælfheah; Alphege of Canterbury · Born: 954 · Died: 1012 · From: England.
Patronage
St. Alphege is invoked as the patron of kidnapping victims, hostages, canterbury. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Alphege, 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.