St. Bede the Venerable – Father of English History

Step into the scholarly sanctity of early English Christianity with this elegant digital portrait of St. Bede the Venerable. Rendered in radiant tones with lifelike realism, St. Bede is shown in a Benedictine habit, surrounded by shelves of sacred texts. A large manuscript rests in his hands as he writes with a quill, symbolizing his role as a teacher, theologian, and historian. His deeply contemplative gaze, framed by a golden halo of Latin inscription, speaks to a soul immersed in prayer and truth.

“Christ is the Morning Star, who when the night of this world is past brings to his saints the promise of the light of life and opens everlasting day.”
— St. Bede the Venerable

This artwork pays tribute to a man whose intellect and faith shaped centuries of Christian learning.

Short Biography:
St. Bede the Venerable (c. 672–735) was an English monk of the Benedictine Abbey of Jarrow. A scholar in Scripture, history, and science, Bede authored over 60 works, most famously The Ecclesiastical History of the English People. He was the first to use the AD/BC dating system and was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1899. Bede’s life was marked by prayer, teaching, and writing, never leaving his monastery yet influencing the entire Christian world.

Symbolism in the Art:

• Open Book & Quill – Signify Bede’s writings and deep scholarship

• Monastic Habit & Rope Belt – His Benedictine vocation and simplicity

• Library Backdrop – A nod to his lifelong pursuit of knowledge and sacred tradition

• Golden Halo with Latin Script – Symbol of his sanctity and eternal wisdom

Perfect For:

• Teachers and catechists

• Benedictine spirituality followers

• Lovers of Church history and sacred scholarship

• Students, writers, and readers

• Catholic libraries, classrooms, and study spaces

Product Details:

• Digital Download

• High-resolution PNG

• Suitable for printing up to 18"x24"

• Watermark-free

• For personal use only (not for commercial reproduction)

Feast Day: May 25
Patronage: Scholars, historians, teachers, England