Biscop, Benedict, Saint
Biscop, Benedict, Saint
Abbot (c.628-690). Died Wearmouth, England . He was educated at the court of Oswy, King of Northumbria, and received the Benedictine habit at Lrins, 666, becoming Abbot of Saint Peter’s, Canterbury . He introduced into England the Roman Rite in place of the Celtic usages, the art of making glass windows, and the building of stone churches. Patron of English Benedictines . Feast , 12 February .