Saint Alban – First Martyr of Britain Feast Day: June 20 Short Biography: Saint Alban is honored as the first Christian martyr of Britain, believed to have died in the early 4th century during Roman persecution. A pagan by birth, Alban gave shelter to a Christian priest who was fleeing persecution. Moved by the priest’s faith and devotion, Alban converted to Christianity. When Roman authorities came to arrest …
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