In which century was Saint Alban's cult celebrated?
Since the 2nd Century
Since the 1st Century
Since the 5th Century
Since the 3rd or 4th Century
Answer
The cult of Saint Alban was celebrated in England since the 3rd or 4th Century. Alban is considered the first Christian martyr in Britain and his shrine in Verulamium (now St Albans) was an important pilgrimage site. The cult of Alban was revived in the Middle Ages and he became one of the most popular saints in England.
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