Wilfrid 4 (Male) II, bishop of York, 718-732
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Wilfrid 4.decorating the church at York: He [sc. Wilfrid 4] added numerous ornaments with charming inscriptions to the sacred church; he made silver vessels with shining elegance suitable for the appointed sacred services and he covered the altar and crosses with gilded plates of silver; not wishing to hide treasures he bestowed them in honour of the Divine.: Alcuin.VersEubor 1222-8

Commemoration of saint/calendar-entering (1)

Wilfrid 4.commemoration on 29 April: Wilfrid 4 also betook himself to the heavenly court on the third [kalends of May = 29 April], later in time, not inferior [to Wilfrid 4 I] in his virtues.: CalMetrEbor 24-5

Conversion (1)

Wilfrid 4.conversion of others through his teaching and example: Wilfrid 4 multiplied his flock by teaching and example.: Alcuin.VersEubor 1231-4

Death/dying (2)

Wilfrid 4.death: Wilfrid 4 passed away on 3 kalends of May [= 29 April].: ASC (DEF) 744 DE (744 x 745)

Wilfrid 4.outliving Bede 1: Wilfrid 4 outlived Bede 1, who remarks that Wilfrid 4 was bishop of York in the year he died.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.111

Deposition of bishop (1)

Wilfrid 4.expulsion from see: Ecgberht 7 was made bishop of York in place of Wilfrid 4.: Annals.ContBedae 572.732 (732)

Disputing/dispute-settling (1)

Wilfrid 4 or Wilfrid 2.translated to Canterbury: There is a feud between York and Canterbury regarding which of the two has the body of Wilfrid 2: those of Canterbury claim that they possess Wilfrid 2 senior, while those of York contend that it was the younger Wilfrid 4 who was transferred to Canterbury by Archbishop Oda 1.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.111

Feasting/banqueting (1)

Anonymous 283.accusing Bede 1 of heresy: A drunk [Anonymous 283] accused Bede 1 of heresy at a banquet at which Wilfrid 4 was present: Bede.EpPleguinam 17

Grant and Gift (1)

Heresy-allegations/condemnations (2)

Anonymous 283.accusing Bede 1 of heresy: A drunk [Anonymous 283] accused Bede 1 of heresy at a banquet at which Wilfrid 4 was present: Bede.EpPleguinam 17

Bede 1.asking Plegwine 1 to give his case to David 1: Bede 1 asked Plegwine 1 to give his refutation of heresy to David 1 who would present it to Wilfrid 4 and thus exonerate him: Bede.EpPleguinam 17

Monastic life, converting to/joining/oblation (1)

John 18.retirement: When John 18 grew old, he yielded up the seat of honour [i.e., the episcopal throne] to another [sc. Wilfrid 4] while still alive and with a devout heart sought a monasterium.: Alcuin.VersEubor 1210-12

Pastoral activities/preaching (1)

Wilfrid 4.conversion of others through his teaching and example: Wilfrid 4 multiplied his flock by teaching and example.: Alcuin.VersEubor 1231-4

Relics-incorrupt preservation/placing in reliquary/requesting/translating (1)

Religious practice (1)

Wilfrid 4.conversion of others through his teaching and example: Wilfrid 4 multiplied his flock by teaching and example.: Alcuin.VersEubor 1231-4

Request (1)

Bede 1.asking Plegwine 1 to give his case to David 1: Bede 1 asked Plegwine 1 to give his refutation of heresy to David 1 who would present it to Wilfrid 4 and thus exonerate him: Bede.EpPleguinam 17

Resigning of episcopal office (1)

Ecgberht 7.succession to Wilfrid 4 as bishop: Wilfrid 4 handed over his episcopal see to Ecgberht 7.: Alcuin.VersEubor 1248-50

Retirement (3)

Ecgberht 7.succession to Wilfrid 4 as bishop: Wilfrid 4 handed over his episcopal see to Ecgberht 7.: Alcuin.VersEubor 1248-50

Wilfrid 4.retirement: Wilfrid 4 sought out special enclosures, giving himself wholy to the contemplative life.: Alcuin.VersEubor 1238-45

Solitary life, choosing; becoming anchorite/hermit (1)

Wilfrid 4.retirement: Wilfrid 4 sought out special enclosures, giving himself wholy to the contemplative life.: Alcuin.VersEubor 1238-45

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Wilfrid 4 (Male) II, bishop of York, 718-732
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