Was today a saints day?
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Yes — October 26 is the feast day of Demetrius of Thessaloniki, Cedd and Alfred the Great, among others.
Why
- Feast of Demetrius of Thessaloniki, a major Orthodox saint
- Also Cedd, Eata of Hexham and Cuthbert of Canterbury
- Alfred the Great is honored in Catholic and Anglican calendars