St. Edward The Confessor 's Tomb Discovered

Using the latest radar technology, archaeologists discovered the ancient tomb of St. Edward the Confessor(1003-1066),under Westminster Abbey, 1,000 years after his birth.(Via Sploid)

Edward the Confessor was born at Islip, England. He was the son of King Ethelred III. Edward was King of England from 1042-1066. He built St. Peter's Abbey at Westminster. Edward was known for his piety and compassion for the poor. He died in London on January 5, 1066. His body was later found to be incorrupt. He was canonized in 1161 by Pope Alexander III. St. Edward's feast day is celebrated on October 13.