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Oswald, St (c. 605–642)

King of Northumbria from 634, after killing the Welsh king Cadwallon. He became a Christian convert during exile on the Scottish island of Iona. With the help of St Aidan he furthered the spread of Christianity in northern England. Feast day 9 August.

Oswald was defeated and killed by King Penda of Mercia.

Oswald, St (died 992)

English archbishop of York from 972. He was associated with St Dunstan and St Ethelwold in the revival of ecclesiastical discipline and monastic life in England, himself founding the abbey of Ramsey and the monastery at Worcester, which later became the cathedral priory. He became bishop of Worcester in 961.
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The festival, a major part of the project which is being led by Berwick History Society, is based on the calendar of feast days of saints of the Golden Age of Anglo-Saxon kings of Northumbria and the area's importance for early Christianity, with activities and happenings themed around St Oswald, St Aidan, St Bede and St Cuthbert.
Festival honours Christian saints by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
The festival is based on the calendar of feast days of saints of the Golden Age and activities have been themed around St Oswald, St Aidan, St Bede and St Cuthbert.
Festival will celebrate the golden age; Tribute to heritage of ... by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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