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'''Saint Kenhelm''' (c. 786 – 811) was an [[Anglo-Saxon]] saint worshipped and venerated in [[England]] during the [[Middle Ages|Medieval period]]. | '''Saint Kenhelm''' (c. 786 – 811) was an [[Anglo-Saxon]] saint worshipped and venerated in [[England]] during the [[Middle Ages|Medieval period]]. | ||
Kenhelm notably had a cult following in [[Gloucestershire]], and had a [[St. Kenhelm's Church|church]] in [[Gloucester]] and a [[St. Kenhelm's Falls|shrine]] dedicated to him in the 9th century.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> | Kenhelm notably had a cult following in [[Gloucestershire]], and had a [[St. Kenhelm's Church|church]] in [[Gloucester]] and a [[St. Kenhelm's Falls|shrine]] dedicated to him in the 9th century.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> Around 876, the [[Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] accompanied [[Tewdwr]], who was to be the next [[ealdorman]] after [[Cynon]], to the shrine to pray for blessings.<ref name="Samhain">[[The First Night of Samhain]]</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
In various legends, Kenhelm is listed as having reigned as a King of [[Mercia]]. | In various legends, Kenhelm is listed as having reigned as a King of [[Mercia]]. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
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ACV The First Night of Samhain 8.png|Eivor and Tewdwr at Saint Kenhelm's shrine in the woods | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Latest revision as of 07:33, 28 September 2024
Saint Kenhelm (c. 786 – 811) was an Anglo-Saxon saint worshipped and venerated in England during the Medieval period.
Kenhelm notably had a cult following in Gloucestershire, and had a church in Gloucester and a shrine dedicated to him in the 9th century.[1] Around 876, the Viking Eivor Varinsdottir accompanied Tewdwr, who was to be the next ealdorman after Cynon, to the shrine to pray for blessings.[2]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
In various legends, Kenhelm is listed as having reigned as a King of Mercia.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Eivor and Tewdwr at Saint Kenhelm's shrine in the woods
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (statue only)