Saint Alban – History, Facts, Information

Saint Alban History:

Saint Alban Facts

(Photo: A 13th-century depiction of Saint Alban’s martyr at Trinity College Library, Dublin – Source)

St Albans is the central market town of Hertfordshire, that first came into being during Roman civilization. St Albans is short of Saint the Alban or Saint Alban who was martyred in St Albans (Roman Verulamium) for being pious, honest, and Catholic Christian.

When was Saint Alban born?

Saint Alban was born in Verulamium, near St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK. No one really knows the exact date and day of his birth.

Who was Saint Alban?

The history of Saint Alban began when the locals recognized him as well-educated and inspiring Catholic Christian. He also became a prominent priest and preacher which later became of the reasons of his death.

Saint Alban Facts

(Photo: Saint Alban, first British Martyr – source)

Facts About Saint Alban:

Below are some of the most fascinating and intriguing Saint Alban facts that will lighten your history:

  • Saint Alban is the first British Christian Martyr
  • Saint Alban is one of the three martyrs recorded in Roman Britain
  • Saint Alban is venerated as ‘Amphibalus’ a Roman name for martyrs
  • There are no sources of date for Saint Alban’s execution or birth
  • There are authentic and similar stories about Saint Alban and no one knows which story is the correct version of his life
  • There’s no evidence of the place name where Saint Alban was executed, some say it was Roman Verulamium (today St Albans) while others argue on Holmhurst Hill
  • Saint Alban is also considered as one of the first people to preach and spread Christianity in Britain
  • Saint Alban performed miracles to which the first executioner acknowledged and converted, that soldier was also beheaded with Saint Alban

Saint Alban Preferred Religion Above Everything:

Saint Alban Facts

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Despite utmost talking and trials, the magistrate & authorities failed to convince Saint Alban to give up his religious beliefs. Historians suggest Saint Alban’s execution occurred during 3rd or 4th century but it’s not confirmed either.

Where is the shrine of Saint Alban?

Saint Alban’s shrine is located in St Albans at St Albans Cathedral & Abbey.

You can reach the shrine of Saint Alban as it is quite close M1 Motorway (junction 6), M25 (near junctions 21A, 22). St Albans Cathedral is 6 minutes away from St Albans City Train Station, and 3 minutes away from St Albans Abbey Train Station.

Saint Alban Facts

(Photo: Shrine of Saint Alban in St Albans Cathedral – Source)

Today, thousands of Catholic Christians revive the legacy, the hardships, the sacrifice of Saint Alban by devoting an entire day that is 22 June of every year, (23 June 2018 St Alban’s Day Celebration). Pilgrims come to pay their utmost gratitude and respect to Saint Alban by blending in religiously with others.

Pay a visit to Saint Alban’s Shrine –  People who wish to travel to Saint Albans’ shrine, can book safe and affordable St Albans Taxis & Minicabs to and from anywhere in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

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