Saint Wulstan

Also known as: Wolstan
Wulfstan
Memorial: 19 January
Profile: Son of Athelstan and Wulfgeva, he was known as a pius youth. Studied at the monasteries of Evesham and Petersborough. When Wulstan was grown, but still a young man, his parents joined separate monasteries in Worcester. Priest who led his flock by good example. Monk at Worcester. Taught catechism to children, and served as church treasurer. Bishop of Worcester in 1062. Known for inspirational preaching, great humility, and asceticism. One of the first bishops in England to make pastoral visits to the parishes of his diocese. Influential in ending the sale of Irish prisoners as slaves in England.
Born: c.1009 at Icentum, Warwickshire, England
Died: 1095
Canonized: 14 May 1203 by Pope Innocent III
Additional Information: Catholic Online
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