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Category Archives: Saints & Religious leaders
Margaret Roper, Daughter of Sir Thomas More
There is no greater tale of a father and daughter relationship than the story of Sir Thomas More and his Dearest Meg, his eldest daughter Margaret. Thomas More was living in his home called The Barge at Bucklersbury, off the … Continue reading
Susanna Wesley – Mother of Methodism
Yesterday, June 28, was the birthday of John Wesley, who was born in 1703 and is considered the father of modern Methodism. He and his brother Charles began the “Holy Club” while attending Oxford, where they emphasized purposely and methodically … Continue reading
Matilda of Scotland, Queen of England
We would like to turn our attention to the daughter of Saint Margaret and King Malcolm of Scotland. Edith was born in 1080 at Dunfermline. Yes, her parents named her Edith, possibly in honor of Edith of Wessex, Queen of … Continue reading
Posted in Female "Firsts", Medieval History, Queens and Rulers, Saints & Religious leaders, Scotland
Tagged Edith of Wessex, Edward the Confessor, Empress Maud, Henry I, Matilda of Scotland, medieval, Queen of England, Queen of Scotland, Romsey, Saint Margaret, Westminster, William Adelin, William Rufus, Wilton Abbey
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Saint Margaret, Queen of Scotland
Quaint legends to our hearts endear Our sainted Scottish Queen: Alone, unseen, oft strayed she here In thoughtful mood, serene; Thus oft from yonder ancient towers She sought from pomp to dwell, And pondered o’er life’s fleeting hours Beside her … Continue reading
Posted in England, Medieval History, Queens and Rulers, Saints & Religious leaders, Scotland
Tagged A Ethelred, Agatha, Andrew I, Bishop of St Andrews Turgot, Dunfermline, Edgar Atheling, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, England, King Malcolm, King of Hungary, Norman Conquest, Queen of Scotland, Saint Margaret, St Margarets Chapel
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Carrie Nation – Saintly or Insane?
“When I first started out in this crusade, I was called crazy and a ‘freak’ by my enemies, but now they say: ’No, Carry Nation, you are not crazy, but you are sharp. You started out to accomplish something and … Continue reading
Posted in Activists, Saints & Religious leaders, United States
Tagged 19th century, Christianity, prohibition, temperance, WCTU
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