Christian Martyr - Alban of Verlamium

February 10, 288 - On this day Alban of Verlamium has been given the recognition of being the first Christian to be martyred in the Britain Isles.

There's not much known about Alban, but according to the account of his story.

Alban was a man of great courage who would put his life on the line by offering shelter and protection from those that were fleeing the Roman persecution of Christians during the latter part of the third century.

He helped give aid to the sick and gave to those who were in poverty. He also helped save and protect orphan children that had no home from the dangers and threats of the Roman Empire.

Rumor has it, that Alban had his conversion to Christianity while he was on a trading expedition within the Gaul Empire, which is now known as France.

After his conversion, Alban brought back the message of Christ and presented it to the town that he stayed in. Now we don't know the name of this town per se, but we do know that it was located on the Thomas River downstream from the Roman city called Londinium.

Alban did a lot for the people who were seeking refuge from the wrath of the Roman Empire. He was well respected and admired for his courage and the sacrifices that he had made for them. He became a great example for the early English church and would later become a patron for the British Christianity movement.

So what do we know about the martyrdom of Alban? It's been told that while protecting a family of refugees from a Roman centurion; this centurion became very angry with Alban and repeatedly stabbed at him with his sword and beat him until he had passed away.

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