What notable event has been celebrated in Saint Alban's honor since ancient times?
The feast of lights
The dance of roses
His cult
The parade of horses
Answer
His cult, Saint Alban's cult, has been celebrated in his honour since ancient times. The cult is rooted in the legend that Alban, a British Christian convert, sheltered a Roman soldier from persecution in the third century. After the soldier was converted to Christianity, Alban took his place in the soldier's armour and was executed in his stead.
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