St. Edward the Confessor

St. Edward the Confessor was an English king who reigned from 1042 to 1066. He is known for his piety and strong religious faith, earning the title "Confessor" due to his holiness rather than martyrdom. Edward is credited with the construction of Westminster Abbey in London, which became a significant religious site. His reign was marked by relative peace and prosperity, but political strife followed his death, leading to the Norman Conquest. He was canonized as a saint in 1161, and his feast day is celebrated on October 13, making him a revered figure in English history.