St. Cuthberts holy island of Lindisfarne was sacked in 793, and similar raids multiplied with portentous rapidity.
And Æthelwold, bishop (of Lindisfarne) and Acca died, and Cynwulf was consecrated bishop.
The bishop of Lindisfarne and his monks fled from their home, carrying with them the bones of St. Cuthberht.
She had the liveliest affection for the prior of Lindisfarne, and at the same time an absolute confidence in his sanctity.
One of these was S. Cedd, who had been trained in the monastery of Lindisfarne.
