In some cases , such as that of Ceolwulf , they were likely forced to adopt this course of action by political rivals .
Some of these royal saints had been kings who retired to devote their lives to religious pursuits .
In some cases , such as that of Ceolwulf , saints were likely forced to adopt this course of action by political rivals .
Some of these royal saints had been kings who retired to devote their lives to religious pursuits .