Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Easter

Saint Bede The Venerable

Saint Bede was born in the neighborhood of the Wearmouth monastery in 673.  He was trained by Saint Benedict Biscop and later entered the monastery.  Ordained to the priesthood, he spent his ministry teaching and writing.  Saint Bede wrote theological and historical works in the patristic tradition and explained sacred Scripture. 

He died in 735.