St. Benedict Biscop was born around 628 in Northumbria (modern-day England). Originally from a noble background, he left a life of privilege to pursue greater devotion and learning. Making multiple pilgrimages to Rome, he returned home each time with books, sacred art, and scholarly companions to enrich the Church in Britain. St. Benedict founded the […]
St. Benedict Biscop was born around 628 in Northumbria (modern-day England). Originally from a noble background, he left a life of privilege to pursue greater devotion and learning. Making multiple pilgrimages to Rome, he returned home each time with books, sacred art, and scholarly companions to enrich the Church in Britain. St. Benedict founded the […]