Aug 09

Saint Oswald of Oswestry

August 9th VII century

Name
Osvaldo (Masculino)
Celebrate
People named Osvaldo use to celebrate 28-Feb:
Saint Osvaldo
Other saints
Other saints named Osvaldo
Dead
August 5th 0642 in Oswestria, in current United kingdom
Celebration
August 9th
In the place of Maserfield, later called Oswestry in his honor, in the region of Shropshire, in England, saint Oswald, martyr. Being King of Northumbria became illustrious of weapons, but more inclined to peace, spread with decision the Christian faith in the region, and in a battle against the pagans, was killed by the hatred of these against Christ. Roman martyrology