Alban, St.

Alban, St.

carries his head in his hands. [Christian Hagiog.: Brewer Dictionary, 18]

See: Headlessness

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Alban, St.

traditionally, first British martyr. [Christian Hagiog: NCE, 49]

See: Martyrdom

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