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  Alphege
Having assumed the monastic habit in the monastery of Deerhurst, he passed thence to Bath, where he became an anchorite and ultimately abbot, distinguishing himself by his piety and the austerity of his life.
He was buried in St Paul's, whence his body was removed by Canute to Canterbury with all the ceremony of a great act of state in 1023.
Lives of St. Alphege in prose (which survives) and in verse were written by command of Lanfranc by the Canterbury monk Osborn[?] (d.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/al/Alphege.html   (217 words)

  
 Alphege - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saint Alphege (Ælfheah) (954-April 19, 1012), Archbishop of Canterbury, came of a noble family, but in early life gave up everything to devote himself to his faith.
An incised paving slab to the north of the present High Altar of Canterbury Cathedral marks the place where the mediaeval shrine is believed to have stood.
Dedications include: St. Alphege the Martyr, Canterbury (now used as an urban studies centre), St Alfege's Church, Greenwich (?site of martyrdom) and the twin churches of St. Alphege Whitstable and St. Alphege Seasalter (chancel only surviving).
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alphege   (307 words)

  
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Alphege, also known as Elphege or Aelfheah was born about the year 954.
Alphege then became abbot at a monastery in Bath until 984, when he was appointed bishop of Wincester.
Alphege is another example to us of a man who gave all he had to serve God and he brings home the meaning of Jesus message, "...no greater love hath man than he lay down his life for others.." (Jn 15:13).
www.christdesert.org /public_graphics/martyrology/names/a/alphege.txt   (283 words)

  
 Thinking Anglicans: Challenging the norms of society
On this feast of St Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury and martyr, there is a sharp reminder that the role of a Christian is to stand as a challenge to many of the norms of society, and to criticise authority, whatever...
On this feast of St Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury and martyr, there is a sharp reminder that the role of a Christian is to stand as a challenge to many of the norms of society, and to criticise authority, whatever the personal consequences.
Alphege, a saintly hermit, was called to high office by Dunstan, and became his successor as Archbishop.
www.thinkinganglicans.org.uk /archives/001118.html   (429 words)

  
 WesternOrthodox.com - St. Alphege   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
GOD, who didst adorn blessed Alphege, devoutly confessing thy most holy Name, with the dignity of priesthood and the palm of martyrdom : mercifully grant that, by his intercession, we may find such succour in thy sight, that we may be found worthy to rejoice with him in everlasting felicity.
After the death of Aelfric, Archbishop of Canterbury, Alphege was, at the desire of all, set in his place, whereafter he strove with much might to preserve Christian godliness and church-discipline.
In later times Archbishop Lanfranc raised the question as to whether or not holy Alphege died for the Faith ; to whom Saint Anselm replied that death for the sake of justice is death for Christ.
www.westernorthodox.com /kalendar/0419.htm   (427 words)

  
 All Saints' Episcopal Church - Saints Stories   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
What happened was this: In 1011, when Alphege had been Archbishop of Canterbury for around six years, marauding Danes ignored the fact that tribute they'd demanded (called the "Danegeld") had been paid; and they began hammering southern England.
Although that did come about for others in the same situation, Alphege would not allow it for himself: His objection was that the amount being asked for him was much too high, and given the poverty of his people, it must not be paid.
Alphege has since become known as "the First Martyr of Canterbury"; St. Anselm declared that in his opinion, when someone dies for justice, that's martyrdom.
www.allsaintschelmsford.org /ascinsis_Saint_Alphege.html   (625 words)

  
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In 984 Alphege assumed the role of abbot of the abbey of Bath, founded by St Dunstan and by his own efforts.
The Danish chieftain Anlaf converted to Christianity as a result of his meetings with Alphege, although he and the other chief, Swein, demanded tribute from the Anglo-Saxons of the region.
In 1005, Alphege became the successor to Aleric as the archbishop of Canterbury, receiving the pallium in Rome from Pope John XVIII.
www.southwark-rc-cathedral.org.uk /StAlphege.htm   (314 words)

  
 EBK: St. Aelfheah (alias Alphege), Archbishop of Canterbury
Alphege, or more properly Aelfheah, was, traditionally, born of a noble family in Weston near Bath (Somerset), about the year AD 953.
King Aethelred the sent Alphege and the Ealdorman, Ethelward, to visit Olaf there and request him to confer with the English King; and they brought the Norwegian to Andover, where Aethelred was then residing.
He removed the body of St. Alphege to Canterbury Cathedral, where it was laid in a noble tomb, near the high altar, and the cathedral was enriched by many costly gifts from the King and Queen.
www.earlybritishkingdoms.com /adversaries/bios/aelfheah.html   (818 words)

  
 The Yellow Fairy Book
His first wife, a good and beautiful woman, died at the birth of her little son, and the King her husband was so overwhelmed with grief at her loss that his only comfort was in the sight of his heir.
As she was about to answer Prince Alphege, who had heard all, came forward and said, `It is from me you must ask an explanation, brother.' He spoke with such grace and dignity that everyone gazed at him with mute surprise.
Alphege threw himself into his arms, and the brothers hastened to the royal palace, where in the presence of the entire court he received the crown from his brother's hand.
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 St. Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury & Martyr
Alphege (Elphege, Ælfheah) was born about 953, during the second major period of Viking raids against England.
In that same year Alphege brought the newly baptized King Olaf Tryggvason of Norway to a peaceful meeting with King Ethelred, and to his confirmation at Andover.
Alphege, knowing the poverty of his people, refused to pay or let anyone else pay for him.
www.satucket.com /lectionary/Alphege.htm   (294 words)

  
 St. Alphege   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Alphege was a monk and later a bishop in England when the country was in constant peril from Danish warlords.
In 994 Alphege went on a peacekeeping mission to Denmark and managed to convert a number of warlords.
Many of the prisoners were saved, but Alphege forbid his flock to pay the 3,000 gold crowns the Danes wanted in return for his freedom.
www.homefaith.com /webcal_files/955064655.html   (153 words)

  
 Alphege -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Saint Alphege (Ælfheah) ((Click link for more info and facts about 954) 954-April 19 1012), (Click link for more info and facts about Archbishop of Canterbury) Archbishop of Canterbury, came of a noble family, but in early life gave up everything for religion.
Dedications include: St. Alphege the Martyr, Canterbury (now used as an urban studies centre), (Click link for more info and facts about St Alfege's Church) St Alfege's Church, Greenwich (?site of martyrdom) and the twin churches of St. Alphege Whitstable and St. Alphege Seasalter (chancel only surviving).
Lives of St. Alphege in prose (which survives) and in verse were written by command of (Click link for more info and facts about Lanfranc) Lanfranc by the Canterbury monk (Click link for more info and facts about Osborn) Osborn (d.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/A/Al/Alphege.htm   (351 words)

  
 St. Alphege.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Alphege is no longer utilized as a church.
In addition, as tends to happen when people become familiar and comfortable with their normal routine, I think you will find that some of these families continued to use the church after the move by members of the main congregation to the Cathedral.
Therefore, for those who wanted to use a church in their immediate neighbourhood, St. Alphege was the perfect choice.
digiserve.com /peter/st_al.htm   (231 words)

  
 apr_2001_newsletter
But St. Dunstan, the Archbishop of Canterbury (and a relative), called Alphege from this solitary life first to be the abbot of Bath Abbey, and then to become Bishop of Winchester in the year 984.
As an indication of changed attitudes and a sign of reconciliation, King Cnut gave permission for the translation of St. Alphege’s relics (in 1023) to Canterbury, where they were re-buried near the high altar in the Cathedral, and many came to venerate.
The Church has held that, in God’s plan, St. Alphege was a holy martyr, who in life as well as untimely and cruel death, showed charity, pity, and steadfast faith in the saving mercy of God.
members.aol.com /FrNicholas/apr_2001.htm   (2208 words)

  
 St. Joseph's Colony - St. Alphege   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Alphege is a grain point on the main line of the CPR seven miles east of Wilkie.
A visit to St. Alphege in the fall of 1976 revealed that the Searle elevator was gone.
It had been closed in 1966 and in 1974, it was torn down and sold for lumber.
www.rootsweb.com /~skstjose/stjosephs/mainsection/town/stalphege.html   (105 words)

  
 Directory | Catholic Church | Bath | Bath | Our Lady & St Alphege
With the development and growth of the south western area of Bath, and an increase in the number of Catholics, it became necessary in the 1920s to build a church to accommodate those who were obliged to walk long distances either to St John the Evangelist or St Mary.
The latter was a monk at Deerhurst in Gloucestershire in the tenth century and eventually became Abbot of Bath.
St Alphege was at first used as a chapel-of-ease being served from St John both under the Benedictines and, after the transfer in 1932, by the secular clergy.
www.cliftondiocese.com /parishes/Bath   (448 words)

  
 STORY PALACE - Children Stories
Meantime the former governess of the unfortunate Alphege, who had lost her husband soon after the King's death, retired to her own house with her daughter, who grew up a lovely and most loveable girl, and both continued to mourn the loss of their dear Prince.
The young King was devoted to hunting, and often indulged in his favourite pastime, attended by the noblest youths in his kingdom.
Zayda gathered quantities of roses, and when all was ready they put the monkey into a large jasper bath, where the mother rubbed him all over with the green liquid.
storypalace.ourfamily.com /child088.html   (2123 words)

  
 Save St. Alphege Church (Historical Diving Society)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
St Alphege Church has a key role to play in Whitstable's diving heritage and a little bit of history will be lost if it is boarded up.
Among the hundreds of visitors to the church each year are people who come to see the memorial to William Edwards, a native who was the first to dive on the wreck of the Mary Rose.
St Alphege was also where the wedding of William Edwards's partner John Deane and Sarah Ann Browning took place in 1856.
www.thehds.com /news/alphege.html   (348 words)

  
 Re: St. Alphege   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
In > that same year Alphege brought the newly baptized King Olaf Tryggvason of > Norway to a peaceful meeting with King Ethelred, and to his confirmation at > Andover.
Alphege, knowing the poverty of his people, refused to pay or let > anyone else pay for him.
In art, he is shown with an axe, the > instrument of his death, or as a shepherd defending his flock from wolves.
www.talkaboutreligion.com /group/alt.religion.christian.last-days/messages/90594.html   (717 words)

  
 Descendants of Thomas Bishop - pafg07.htm - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
She died 30 May 1840 in Wood Wharf, Greenwich, Kent and was buried 7 Jun 1840 in St. Alphege, Greenwich, Kent.
Arthur Rust Bishop (Robert, Samuel, Samuel, Isaac, Thomas, Thomas) was born 17 Nov 1820 in 6 Brewhouse Lane, Greenwich, Kent and was christened 17 Dec 1820 in St. Alphege, Greenwich, Kent.
Katharine Bishop (Robert, Samuel, Samuel, Isaac, Thomas, Thomas) was born 6 Mar 1829 in 6 Brewhouse Lane, Greenwich, Kent and was christened 3 Apr 1829 in St. Alphege, Greenwich, Kent.
www.espinet.freeserve.co.uk /pafhtmd/bishop/pafg07.htm   (4414 words)

  
 New Page 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Pre-School prides itself in offering a caring stimulating and safe environment where children are individually valued and their needs are met.
St Alphege Pre-School offers ‘sessional’ (part-time) care and is registered to receive 2 and 3 year olds by the EYDCP (Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership) The school is accredited by the Pre-School Learning Alliance and is inspected by OFSTED (Office for Standards in Education).
St Alphege welcomes children of differing needs and operates an inclusion policy.
stalphege-preschool.org.uk   (125 words)

  
 Canterbury Environment Centre
A clock bell was cast for All Saints' church, Canterbury.
This was destined to become the treble of the ring of 6 at St Alphege.
The 3 bells rehung in a new frame for 6 by Samuel Goslin.
kent.lovesguide.com /canterbury_st_alphege.htm   (156 words)

  
 St Alphege   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The St Alphege congregation is seeking new insights into God's purpose for the Church.
By 1200 Solihull was fully established and William de Odingsells, established a moated residence at Hobs Moat, around 2 miles from the centre of Solihull.
So too did his great scheme to rebuild the church of St Alphege which had stood in the centre of the town since c.1190.
www.solihullparish.org.uk /st_alphege.htm   (246 words)

  
 Friends of St Alphege Music
There has been a choir at St. Alphege Church, Solihull for many years, and it is one of the best Parish Church Choirs in the UK.
Stability and continuity are provided by the fact that the current Organist and Master of Choristers has been in charge for over 25 years and some of the men in the choir have been attending for even longer.
The Friends of St Alphege Music exists to help preserve and enhance this tradition by providing resources and opportunities for the boys and men of the choir.
www.solihullparish.org.uk /cultural_fosam.htm   (600 words)

  
 AETHELSTAN - LoveToKnow Article on AETHELSTAN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The tribute was paid soon afterwards; and about the same time the Danish leader Thurkill entered the English service.
He first signs as dux or ealdorman in 973, and continues to sign until 998, about which time his death must have taken place.
In the year 991 he was associated with archbishop Sigeric in the conclusion of a peace with the victorious Danes from Maldon, and in 994 he was sent with Bishop ^Ifheah (Alphege) of Winchester to make peace with Olaf at Andover.
65.1911encyclopedia.org /A/AE/AETHELSTAN.htm   (2665 words)

  
 St. Alphege   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
They besieged Canterbury and took Alphege hostage, demanding an enormous ransom which the Archbishop refused to allow the people to pay.
Later, the Norman archbishop Lanfranc suspended the celebration, questioning whether Alphege was actually a martyr for the faith.
The answer, supplied by St. Anselm, was that, like St. John the Baptist, Alphege was a martyr for justice and truth; the feast was then duly restored.
www.hullp.demon.co.uk /SacredHeart/saint/StAlphege.htm   (208 words)

  
 Ancestors of Norman A. Bishop - pafg06 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
She died 18 Mar 1843 in Crowley's Wharf, Greenwich, Kent from Hydrothorax and was buried 25 Mar 1843 in St. Alphege, Greenwich, Kent.
Although I had been looking for a death/burial of Eleanor Bishop, the wife/widow of Samuel, I found a burial of a Helen Bishop of Crowley's wharf, Greenwich who was aged 78 years.
Arthur Rust was born 2 May 1777 in Greenwich, Kent and was christened 25 May 1777 in St. Alphege's, Greenwich, Kent.
www.espinet.freeserve.co.uk /pafhtma/pafg06.htm   (2028 words)

  
 St Alphege School Reunions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
I attended St Alphege Infant from 1973, and carried onto the Juniors until 1978.
I went to Cedarhurst in 1959 until I went to St Alphege for a year in 1965.
I was going through some treasures recently and came across a long forgotten photograph of the school population taken on the grounds of the Rectory.
www.solihull-online.com /stalphege.htm   (543 words)

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