Helmstan
Helmstan (* before 838 in England ; † around 850) was bishop of the Diocese of Winchester from 838 until his death.
Helmstan was instrumental in ensuring that Winchester blossomed into an important center of Christian faith in England during his leadership.
His time as bishop fell during the reign of King Æthelwulf , who, as a devout Christian, is said to have spent some time as a monk in Winchester Monastery.
Remembrance day
- March 29 (Catholic)
Individual evidence
- ^ Albert Urban (ed.): Lexicon of saints and name days . Albert Urban, Freiburg 2016, ISBN 978-3-451-32312-6 .
- ↑ Joachim Schäfer: Ecumenical Lexicon of Saints. November 17, 2014, accessed March 22, 2017 .
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Eadhun |
Bishop of Winchester 838– about 850 |
Swithin |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Helmstan |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Winchester |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 8th century or 9th century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | England |
| DATE OF DEATH | around 850 |