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The Anglican Church has its roots in the indigenous Celtic Christian church of the British Isles. It is thus appropriate that our church be named for St. Hilda of Whitby. Born in 614 to the royal household of Northumbria, Hilda became a nun of the Benedictine order at the age of 33. Eventually she rose to the position of Abbess of the double monastery of Whitby. At a time when Roman rule and liturgy were gaining great prominence, Hilda and her houses continued to follow the Celtic tradition. That tradition, with its emphasis on the feminine, its love of mysticism, story-telling and poetry, and its recognition of the sacredness of all creation has enjoyed a renaissance in modern times both in its literature and art.

Hilda wielded great influence within the church and played a significant role in bringing opposing factions into harmony. Famous for her wisdom, she was abbess to five bishops, a patroness and supporter of learning and culture and mentor to Caedmon, the first English poet.

Icon    " I beg you to make every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."	A portion of  the Tapestry made by members of St. Hilda's.  The Tapestry hangs to the right side of the altar.