Today, we remember the martyrdom of Blessed King-Martyr Harold II of England and the 14,000 pious Orthodox soldiers who fought with him for the love of their country and the faith of their fathers. Not fearing the excommunication of a false pope or the wrath of William the Bastard, these faithful sons of the Orthodox Church gave their lives for the love of Jesus Christ, Who, we pray, give them rest in His blessed company of holy martyrs, and grant that they may ever intercede for our salvation and the return of their homeland to the true faith.
The following link is from an old blog of mine. It has more information, pictures, and links. At some point, I will revise the information therein, because I know more details now. But, it is a good introduction.
http://orthodoxtidings.blogspot.com/2006/10/among-first-orthodox-christians.html
Thanks for sharing, would have never imagined this took place. =D