Odo of Canterbury
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Odo of Canterbury also known as Odo Cantianus or Odo of Kent, was a theologian and abbot of Battle.
Odo was a monk of Christ Church, who later became a subprior. He was sent by his friend Thomas Becket
in 1163 to attend an appeal with Pope Alexander III
against the Archbishop of York
, stemming from the tensions between Becket and King Henry II
.
After his church burned, Odo went to the Council of Woodstock to renew the charters of the church. Instead, he was elected abbot
of Battle
on 19 July 1175.
Odo was known as an ardent lover of books, and a great theologian who preached in French, English, and Latin. There is some uncertainty as to his writings, owing to confusion with Odo of Cheriton
and Odo of Murimund, but a list of thirteen works, chiefly writings on the Old Testament and sermons, can be ascribed to him.
Odo died on 20 January 1200, and was buried in the lower part of the church at Battle. He was venerated at Battle
as a saint. The relic list at Canterbury Cathedral
mentions "a tooth of the Ven. Odo Abb. Of Battle".
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Odo was a monk of Christ Church, who later became a subprior. He was sent by his friend Thomas Becket
Thomas Becket
Thomas Becket was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. He is venerated as a saint and martyr by both the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion...
in 1163 to attend an appeal with Pope Alexander III
Pope Alexander III
Pope Alexander III , born Rolando of Siena, was Pope from 1159 to 1181. He is noted in history for laying the foundation stone for the Notre Dame de Paris.-Church career:...
against the Archbishop of York
Roger de Pont L'Evêque
Roger de Pont L'Évêque was a contemporary of Thomas Becket and later Archbishop of York. Born in Normandy, he preceded Becket as Archdeacon of Canterbury, and together with Becket served Theobald of Bec while Theobald was Archbishop of Canterbury...
, stemming from the tensions between Becket and King Henry II
Henry II of England
Henry II ruled as King of England , Count of Anjou, Count of Maine, Duke of Normandy, Duke of Aquitaine, Duke of Gascony, Count of Nantes, Lord of Ireland and, at various times, controlled parts of Wales, Scotland and western France. Henry, the great-grandson of William the Conqueror, was the...
.
After his church burned, Odo went to the Council of Woodstock to renew the charters of the church. Instead, he was elected abbot
Abbot
The word abbot, meaning father, is a title given to the head of a monastery in various traditions, including Christianity. The office may also be given as an honorary title to a clergyman who is not actually the head of a monastery...
of Battle
Battle Abbey
Battle Abbey is a partially ruined abbey complex in the small town of Battle in East Sussex, England. The abbey was built on the scene of the Battle of Hastings and dedicated to St...
on 19 July 1175.
Odo was known as an ardent lover of books, and a great theologian who preached in French, English, and Latin. There is some uncertainty as to his writings, owing to confusion with Odo of Cheriton
Odo of Cheriton
Odo of Cheriton was a Roman Catholic preacher and fabulist.He visited Paris, and it was probably there that he gained the degree of Master...
and Odo of Murimund, but a list of thirteen works, chiefly writings on the Old Testament and sermons, can be ascribed to him.
Odo died on 20 January 1200, and was buried in the lower part of the church at Battle. He was venerated at Battle
Battle, East Sussex
Battle is a small town and civil parish in the local government district of Rother in East Sussex, England. It lies south southeast of London, east of Brighton and east of the county town of Lewes...
as a saint. The relic list at Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent, is one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England and forms part of a World Heritage Site....
mentions "a tooth of the Ven. Odo Abb. Of Battle".
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