Event: Assembly, Decision-making, PromiseEdwin 2.meeting of his council
Scholarly Info
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When asked by Paulinus 1 to keep his promise, Edwin 2 decided to discuss with his counsellors (Anonymi 622) whether he should accept the Christian faith. |
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Notes:
*See Edwin 2.vision during exile
Persons associated with this Event:
- Participant:
Edwin 2
(King of the Northumbrians, 616-633) : After his counsellors had had their say, he declared publicly that he accepted the Gospel preached by Paulinus 1.
- Participant:
Coifi 1
(Pagan priest at the court of Edwin 2 of Northumbria) : He advised Edwin 2 that he should accpet the new doctrine, which was better and more effectual than their old one. He also expressed the wish to hear what Paulinus 1 had to say. After having heard him, he advised the king to destroy their pagan temples and altars.
- Participant:
Anonymous 267
(One of Edwin 2's optimates who advised the king to accept the Christian faith) : He agreed with Coifi 1's advice.
- Participant:
Anonymi 622
(Edwin 2's counsellors who took part to the council he held to decide whether they should accept the Christian faith) : Edwin 2's elders and counsellors advised him to accept the Christian faith.
- Participant:
Paulinus 1
(Bishop of York, 625-633; bishop of Rochester, 633-644) : He explained the Christian doctrine at the council.