Editing Northumbria (section)

=== Conversion of the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity ===
The first King of Northumbria to convert to Christianity was [[Edwin of Northumbria|King Edwin]]. He was baptized by [[Paulinus of York|Paulinus]] in 627.<ref>{{harvnb|Bede|2008|p=96}}</ref> Shortly thereafter, many of his people followed his conversion to the new religion, only to return to paganism when Edwin was killed in 633. Paulinus was [[Archbishop of York|Bishop of York]], but only for a year.<ref name="auto1">{{harvnb|Rollason|2003|p=207}}</ref>

The lasting conversion of Northumbria took place under the guidance of the Irish cleric [[Aidan of Lindisfarne|Aidan]]. He converted [[Oswald of Northumbria|King Oswald]] of Northumbria in 635, and then worked to convert the people of Northumbria.<ref>{{harvnb|Bede|2008|loc=III. 5}}</ref> King Oswald moved the bishopric from York to [[Lindisfarne]].<ref name="auto1"/>