Saint Oswin

Memorial: 20 August
Profile: Educated by Saint Aidan. Succeeded Saint Oswald as king of Deira.
Died: murdered 20 August 651 at Gilling, Yorkshire, England on the orders of his cousin Oswy
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Patronage: betrayal victims
Additional Information: Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Catholic Encyclopedia
New Catholic Dictionary
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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Readings: Courtesy and humility shone from thee, O radiant Martyr Oswin. Trained by Saint Aidan as a Christian ruler, thou didst illumine northern Britain. Glory to Him Who has strengthened thee; glory to Him Who has crowned thee; glory to Him Who through thee works healings for all.

-troparion of Saint Oswin