Richey English IV: September 2013

The venerable Bede's life revolved around knowledge and religion. He became a deacon when he was 19. Later on, he was ordained as a priest at age 30. He lived in a monastic community named Jarrow. He spent most of his life there, but still managed to be one of the most educated men in Europe. Bede spoke in Latin, Greek, and Hebrew which made it easier for him to learn from other countries.