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December 30 · Optional · White
St Egwin of Worcester
(d. 717) Bishop of Worcester of royal Mercian blood, so stern against vice that his people appealed to Rome. He went to plead his own cause — legend says with locked fetters on his feet — was vindicated, and founded Evesham Abbey where a herdsman had seen the Virgin.
When is the feast of St Egwin of Worcester?
The feast is celebrated on December 30 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.
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When is the feast of St Egwin of Worcester?
The feast of St Egwin of Worcester is celebrated on December 30 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.
Who was St Egwin of Worcester?
(d. 717) Bishop of Worcester of royal Mercian blood, so stern against vice that his people appealed to Rome. He went to plead his own cause — legend says with locked fetters on his feet — was vindicated, and founded Evesham Abbey where a herdsman had seen the…
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