Saint Osith Biography
St Osith Profile. Born: N/A in the United Kingdom, Europe. Worked in England. Died: 870 AD in England. Feast Day is celebrated on October 7.
St Osith 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 | N/A |
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| Country of Birth | United Kingdom of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Married |
| Profession | Princess |
| Place of Work | England |
| Date of Death | 870 AD |
| Place of Death | England |
| Feast Day | October 7 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by precongrigation |
| Patron Saint of | N/A |
Saint Biography
Born a princess, the daughter of Frewald, a Mercian prince of the Hwiccan tribe. They were related with Editha, to who belonged the town and manor of Aylesbury, and who raised Osith. Educated at the convent school at Aylesbury.
Though she was drawn to religious life, Osith was married young to Sighere, king of the East Angles. When he gave birth to Offa, who became king of the Angles, Osith became celibate with her husband’s consent. Osith was given by him the manor at Chick, which became a monastery under her rule.
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