Edward the Martyr is offered a cup of mead by Ælfthryth, wife of Edgar, unaware that her attendant is about to murder him. [James William Edmund Doyle, "Edward the Martyr" in A Chronicle of England: B.C. 55 – A.D. 1485]

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"Not Angles, but Angels..." Image taken from a mosaic of Westminster Cathedral, London

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East Anglia Day is celebrated on March 8 each year.

It marks the feast day of Saint Felix (also known as Felix of Burgundy), who was the first bishop of the East Angles in the 7th century. He is credited with helping to introduce Christianity to the region during the early Anglo-Saxon period, arriving around 631–632 AD and establishing his see at what is now Soham in Cambridgeshire (or sometimes associated with Dunwich in Suffolk).

This observance appears to be a modern or informal regional celebration, promoted by groups interested in local history, heraldry, and county flags (such as references from British county flag enthusiasts). It ties into the historical identity of East Anglia (primarily Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire), drawing on its Anglo-Saxon roots discussed earlier.

Unlike more widely promoted days like Norfolk Day (July 27) or Suffolk Day (similarly observed), East Anglia Day is niche and not an official public holiday, but it's recognized in some local patriotic or historical contexts. For 2026, it would fall on March 8, 2026 (a Sunday).

If you're looking to celebrate, it often involves raising the East Anglian flag (a combination or variant of regional symbols) or reflecting on the area's heritage, such as the ancient Kingdom of East Anglia founded by figures like Wehha.

Memento, Domine, David, et omnis mansuetudinis ejus.