Saint Edward the Confessor

Saint Edward the Confessor was a 11th-century English king renowned for his piety, justice, and devotion to God. Reigning from 1042 to 1066, he was known for his kindness, religious devotion, and efforts to restore peace during a turbulent time. Edward is considered a saint partly due to his holy life and his role in founding Westminster Abbey. His reign was a bridge between Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, and he was later venerated as a saint, with his feast day observed by the Church. His legacy includes influencing English religious and royal traditions.