Egwin of Evesham
Egwin of Evesham (died 30 December 717) was a Benedictine monk and, later, the third Bishop of Worcester in England. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Saint Egwin OSB | |
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Scenes from the life of Saint Egwin, St Lawrence's Church, Evesham | |
| Bishop of Worcester Founder of Evesham | |
| Born | 7th century Worcester, Mercia |
| Died | 30 December 717 Evesham Abbey, Mercia |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Major shrine | Evesham Abbey |
| Feast | 30 December |
| Attributes | bishop holding a fish and a key |
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