The Martyrs of Ebsdorf were a group of Christian martyrs killed in the winter of 880 AD at the Battle of Lüneburg Heath near Ebstorf, Saxony.[1] Their feast day is 2 February.
The Martyrs consisted of four bishops, 11 noblemen, and numerous unknown foot soldiers. Recognised members include Bruno of Saxony,[2][3] Saints Marquard of Hildesheim and Theodorich of Minden.[1][4] Some Synaxarions, however, contain a list of 32 Saints:[5]
Bishops
Knights
Noblemen
The martyrs were slain while fighting Norsemen of the Great Heathen Army who had recently been repelled from England at the Battle of Edington.[6]