Ships, Kings and Saints
St Stephen's Church, High Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3LN
Our heroes are Rædwald, King of the East Angles in the seventh century and Olaf, king of Norway in the eleventh. Both were originally pagan, but then they adopted Christianity. This did affect their subsequent actions, but not always in ways you might expect. After his death, Olaf was declared to be a saint and became the patron saint of Norway. Rædwald was largely forgotten although today you will probably be aware of the treasure found in his ship burial at Sutton Hoo, but he has also a crucial yet unsung role in the development of Christianity in this country.
Join Churchwarden Keith Walton to follow the stories of these two extraordinary men and reflect over what we can learn from their actions today.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 2.00-3.30pm
Location & directions
St Stephen's Church, High Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3LN
- Contact on day:
- Keith Walton
- Telephone number:
- +447968452014
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Public toilets are available very close to the church.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 50
