Osgyth
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Osgyth (or Osyth; died c. 700 AD) was a Mercian noblewoman and prioress, venerated as an English saint since the 8th century, from soon after her death. She is primarily commemorated in the village of St Osyth, in Essex, near Colchester. Alternative spellings of her name include Sythe, Othith and Ositha. Born of a noble family, she became a nun and founded a priory near Chich which was later named after her.
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Saint Osgyth | |
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Born | Quarrendon, now in Buckinghamshire |
Died | 700 AD |
Venerated in | |
Canonized | Pre-congregation |
Feast | 7 October |
Attributes | Depicted as a cephalophore;[1] or represented with a stag behind her,[1] a long key hanging from her girdle; or otherwise carrying a key and a sword crossed[dubious ā discuss][citation needed] |
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