English & Literature Who is Abbot Sigfrith from The Age of Bede and what is their importance? The_Age_of_Bede English & Literature Abbot Sigfrith | The Age of Bede Asked by bookragstutor on 25 Oct 12:48 Last updated by Jill W on 07 Jun 16:04
Sigfrith was chosen by Ceolfrid as the Abbot of the Monkwearmouth Priory. Bede claims that Sigfrith knew Scripture well but was plagued by physical illnesses.