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St. Wulstan of Worcester
January 20, Saint.


Source: Catholicsaints.info



Roman martyrology: At Worcester, in England, Saint Wulstan, bishop and confessor, conspicuous for merits and miracles. He was ranked among the Saints by Innocent III.

Canonization date: 14 May 1203 by Pope Innocent III.

SHORT BIOGRAPHY

Born c.1009 at Icentum, Warwickshire, England.  Son of Athelstan and Wulfgeva, he was known as a pius youth. Studied at the monasteries of Evesham and Petersborough. When Wulstan was grown, but still a young man, his parents joined separate monasteries in Worcester, England.

Priest who led his parish by good example. Monk in Worcester. Taught catechism to children, and served as church treasurer. Bishop of Worcester in 1062. Known for inspirational preaching, great humility, and asceticism. One of the first bishops in England to make pastoral visits to the parishes of his diocese. Influential in ending the sale of Irish prisoners as slaves in England. He died on 1095 of natural causes.



 








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