St. Oswin, King and Martyr (20 August): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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Discover the remarkable life of Saint Oswin, King and Martyr, commemorated on August 20—a Christian ruler remembered for humility, generosity to the poor, devotion to God, and his willingness to sacrifice himself rather than shed the blood of his people. After years in exile, Oswin inherited the kingdom of Deira in 642 and ruled for seven years with virtue, prudence, and prosperity. He was beloved by his people and especially generous toward the poor. One of the most powerful stories of his life involves Saint Aidan. After the bishop gave away a valuable royal horse to a poor man, Oswin initially questioned him. But when Aidan asked whether a horse was worth more than a “son of God,” the king was deeply moved. Oswin removed his sword, fell at the bishop’s feet, begged forgiveness, and promised never again to criticize his generosity to the poor. Later, rather than risk unnecessary bloodshed in a conflict over his kingdom, Oswin dismissed his army and withdrew. Betrayed by one he trusted, he courageously accepted death and was slain with his faithful servant in 651. His relics were later honored at Tynemouth, where devotion to the martyr king continued for centuries. Saint Oswin, King and Martyr, pray for us. #SaintOswin #CatholicSaints #SaintOfTheDay #August20 #CatholicMartyrs #CatholicHistory #CatholicFaith #KingAndMartyr #SaintAidan #ChristianHistory #LivesOfTheSaints #CatholicChurch #Catholicism #ChristianSaints #Martyrs 0:09 Saint Oswin, King and Martyr 0:18 The Rise of Northumbria 0:35 Christianity Comes to Northern England 0:52 Saint Edwin & Saint Oswald 1:01 Oswin Inherits the Kingdom of Deira 1:17 A Virtuous and Beloved Christian King 1:33 Saint Oswin & Bishop Aidan 1:41 Aidan Gives the King’s Horse to a Poor Man 1:56 Oswin Questions the Bishop 2:10 “Is a Horse Worth More Than a Son of God?” 2:19 The King Remembers Aidan’s Words 2:27 Oswin Falls at the Bishop’s Feet 2:35 A King’s Extraordinary Humility 2:50 Saint Aidan’s Prophecy 2:59 Conflict Between Oswin and Oswy 3:08 Oswin Refuses to Shed Blood 3:26 The King Seeks Refuge at Gilling 3:43 The Plot to Kill Saint Oswin 3:52 Oswin Is Betrayed 4:01 The King Prepares for Death 4:10 Saint Oswin and His Servant Are Martyred 4:18 The Monastery at Gilling 4:42 Miracles at Saint Oswin’s Shrine 4:50 His Relics Are Hidden at Tynemouth 5:07 The Forgotten Tomb Is Rediscovered 5:24 The Relics Are Honored in 1065 5:32 Devotion to Saint Oswin Continues 6:02 The Monastery of Our Lady at Tynemouth 6:17 Translation of Saint Oswin’s Relics 6:31 The August 20 Translation of His Relics https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/august/st-oswin/ Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

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