Bishop

Saint Egwin

Saint Egwin, Bishop of Worcester, founded Evesham Abbey and defended the faith through penance and prayer.

Patron saint of Evesham, Penitent sinners
Feast
December 30
Era
8th Century
Place
Evesham
Saint Egwin portrait

At a Glance

Saint Egwin

Feast Day
December 30
Era
8th Century
Primary Place
Evesham
Vocation
Bishop
Patronage
Evesham, Penitent sinners

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Overview

Saint Egwin

Saint Egwin, Bishop of Worcester, founded Evesham Abbey and defended the faith through penance and prayer.

Feast day: December 30

Patronage

Evesham, Penitent sinners

Connected Places

  • Evesham, England: Evesham Abbey
  • Worcester, England: His episcopal see

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