Oswald, king of Northumbria (c604-642) who also followed this tradition, sought to unify religion in his territories and, at his request, Aidan was sent from Iona to set up the monastery of Lindisfarne.
Oswald sought to unify religion in his territories. Oswald was king of Northumbria (c604). This king of Northumbria (c604) also followed this tradition. C604 was 642. Aidan was sent from Iona. This was at his request. This was to set up the monastery of Lindisfarne.