Mar 26 Cuthbert (later Saint Cuthbert) is consecrated Bishop of Lindisfarne by Archbishop Theodore at York May 8 St Benedict II's reign as Catholic Pope ends after 11 months, upon his death May 20 Battle of Nechtansmere/Dun Nechtain: Picts led by Brude MacBeli beat Northumbrians led by their king Ecgfrith in Scotland Jul 23 John V begins his reign as Catholic Pope 684 AD Historical Events by Year 686 AD