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It is also probable that the name Amphibalus is derived from some version of the legend in which the cleric's cloak is called an amphibalus; for Geoffrey of Monmouth, the earliest witness to the name Amphibalus, makes precisely the same mistake in another passage, converting the garment called amphibalus into the name of a saint.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913
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[Sidenote: _Beda and Gyldas_.] came sergeants to séeke for the same Amphibalus, the foresaid
Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (4 of 8) The Fovrth Booke Of The Historie Of England Raphael Holinshed
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The enemies of Amphibalus, having intelligence of the place where he was secreted, came to the house of
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Amphibalus, whom he receiued into his house: insomuch that when there
Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (4 of 8) The Fovrth Booke Of The Historie Of England Raphael Holinshed
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Britains after they had receiued the faith, defended the same euen with the shedding of their bloud, as Amphibalus, who in this
Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (4 of 8) The Fovrth Booke Of The Historie Of England Raphael Holinshed
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Amphibalus, were slaine by the wicked pagans at Lichfield, whereof
Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (4 of 8) The Fovrth Booke Of The Historie Of England Raphael Holinshed
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When the wicked Roman Emperor sent men to kill the Christians in Britain, a holy man called Amphibalus, who also lived in Verulamium, fled to the house of Alban for shelter.
An Island Story: A History of England for Boys and Girls Henrietta Elizabeth 1920
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Alban knelt, and Amphibalus gently laid his hand upon the bowed head.
An Island Story: A History of England for Boys and Girls Henrietta Elizabeth 1920
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Alban talked every day with Amphibalus, who told him all the story of Christ.
An Island Story: A History of England for Boys and Girls Henrietta Elizabeth 1920
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Then Alban took Amphibalus into his house and hid him.
An Island Story: A History of England for Boys and Girls Henrietta Elizabeth 1920
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