St. Caedmon

St. Caedmon was an illiterate cowherd living in 7th-century England at the monastery of Whitby. According to tradition, he was given a miraculous gift of composing sacred poetry after experiencing a vision in a dream. Encouraged by St. Hilda, the abbess of Whitby, Caedmon dedicated himself to using his newfound talent to glorify God. Though […]

St. Caedmon
St. Caedmon was an illiterate cowherd living in 7th-century England at the monastery of Whitby. According to tradition, he was given a miraculous gift of composing sacred poetry after experiencing a vision in a dream. Encouraged by St. Hilda, the abbess of Whitby, Caedmon dedicated himself to using his newfound talent to glorify God. Though […]