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February 29 · Optional · White

St Oswald of Worcester

(d. 992) Danish-blooded Benedictine, bishop of Worcester and archbishop of York, a leader of the tenth-century English monastic revival. Every Lent he washed the feet of twelve poor men daily; he died on 29 February having just done so.

When is the feast of St Oswald of Worcester?

The feast is celebrated on February 29 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Oswald of Worcester?

The feast of St Oswald of Worcester is celebrated on February 29 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Oswald of Worcester?

(d. 992) Danish-blooded Benedictine, bishop of Worcester and archbishop of York, a leader of the tenth-century English monastic revival. Every Lent he washed the feet of twelve poor men daily; he died on 29 February having just done…

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