Saint Kenelm - Wikipedia Saint Kenelm (or Cynehelm) was an Anglo-Saxon saint, venerated throughout medieval England, and mentioned in the Canterbury Tales (The Nun's Priest's Tale, lines 290–301, in which the cockerel Chauntecleer tries to demonstrate the reality of prophetic dreams to his wife Pertelote)
The Saint Kenelm Pilgrimage Society A Society dedicated to the veneration of Saint Kenelm and to reviving the ancient Pilgrimage based at Winchcombe, the traditional home of the shrine
Saint Kenelm - Catholic Saint | Saint for a Minute: Saints Blesseds Saint Kenelm, also known as Cynehelm or Chenelmo, was a prominent figure in the Middle Ages He was born into royalty as the son of King Coenwulf, making him a Mercian prince Although his biography has been mixed with pious legends over time, he is primarily venerated as a boy king and martyr
St. Kenelm - Saints Angels - Catholic Online Martyred king of Mercia, England Traditions states that he was the son of King Kenulf, who succeeded to the thrine at the age of seven He was murdered by henchmen of his sister, Cynefrith Another tradition states that his sister Quendreda bribed his tutopr to slay him He is buried at Winchcombe Abbey, in Gloucestershire
Saint Kenelm of Mercia, Prince and Passion-Bearer - OrthoChristian. Com According to earlier evidence, Kenelm (Cynehelm), prince of the ancient and powerful English kingdom of Mercia, was probably born in 786, a son of the pious King Coenwulf of Mercia, who ruled from 796 to 821 Among Coenwulf’s good deeds was the foundation in 789 of a monastery in Winchcombe, the capital of Mercia
Saint Kenelm - FIND THE SAINT Saint Kenelm was a young king, and his innocence is emphasized in the legends surrounding his life Saint Kenelm faced betrayal and danger, yet he trusted in God’s providence He is a martyr for the Christian faith
St Kenelms Way Trail - British Pilgrimage Trust Walk St Kenelm’s Way and Trail, a historic pilgrimage route through Worcestershire, linking sacred sites, scenic landscapes, and ancient legends of St Kenelm, patron saint of prophetic dreams
The meaning and history of the name Kenelm - Venere The name Kenelm, with its noble meaning and historical depth, remains a unique and venerable choice Its origins echo a time of regal responsibility and protection, while its storied past adds layers of cultural and historical richness
Meaning, origin and history of the name Kenelm From the Old English name Cenhelm, which was composed of the elements cene "bold, keen" and helm "helmet" Saint Kenelm was a 9th-century martyr from Mercia, where he was a member of the royal family The name was occasionally used during the Middle Ages, but has since become rare
The Legend of Saint Kenelm - St Kenelm Walks Here followeth the Life of S Kenelm, King and Martyr S Kenelm, martyr, was king of a part of England by Wales His father was king tofore him, and was named Kenulf, and founded the abbey of Winchcombe, and set therein monks And when he was dead he was buried in the same abbey And that time Winchcombe was the best town of that country