Wilfrid, the bishop of York, had been exiled by Ecgfrith for his role in persuading Ecgfrith's wife, Æthelthryth, to remain a saintly celibate.
Wilfrid, bispo de York, fora exiliado por Ecgfrith polo seu papel persuadindo á muller de Ecgfrith, Æthelthryth, a permanecer santamente célibe.