San Beda The Venerable, Benedectine, Doktor ng Simbahan

San Beda the Venerable (c. 673-735 AD) ay isang monghe Benediktino at a Doktor ng Simbahan, renowned for kanyang extensive writings on theology, history, at science. Ipinanganak sa Northumbria, Inglatera, siya inilaan ang kanyang buhay sa learning at teaching in the monasteryo of Jarrow. Beda's most famous work, the "Ecclesiastical History of the English People," ay itinuturing na masterpiece of historical scholarship at a valuable source of information mga early medieval Britain. Siya ay isanglso known for kanyang biblical commentaries, homilies, at scientific treatises. Beda ay sinasamba dahil sa kanyang debosyon, erudition, at commitment to pananampalatayang Katoliko. Siya ang patron ng English historians at ay madalas depicted holding a quill, symbolizing kanyang scholarly pursuits.