Saint Birstan Biography
Saint Birstan Profile. Born: 870 AD in the United Kingdom, Europe. Worked in England. Died: 1 November 934 in N/A. Feast Day is celebrated on November 4.
Saint Birstan Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | 870 AD |
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| Country of Birth | The United Kingdom in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Missionary |
| Place of Work | England |
| Date of Death | 1 November 934 |
| Place of Death | N/A |
| Feast Day | November 4 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
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Biography
Saint Birstan was a spiritual student of St. Grimbald. He later became a Benedictine monk and also a bishop of Winchester England from 931 to 934 AD. Birstan was known for his work with the poor and praying for the dead. At one instance, the dead were reported to have responded Amen.
He founded the Hospital of Saint John in Winchester which is in existence to date. He was forgotten for years until he appeared in visions to St. Birinus and St. Swithun.
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