Miniature, probably depicting bishop Oswald of York and the abbot Ednoth of Ramsey, at the foundation of the Ramsey abbey. Miniature from the Ramsey Psalter (late 13th or early 14th century), Pierpont Morgan Library, New York, MS M. 302, fol. 4v Oswald van York, also Oswald of Worcester (ca. 925 - Worcester, February 29, 992) was an English bishop of Worcester and York and the Benedictine monk of the 10th century. His parents were from Danish comrades and he was raised by his uncle Odo, Archbishop of Canterbury. Oswald received instruction from Fridegode. He founded a number of abbeys and churches. According to tradition, he personally wastes twelve poor people every day; At that activity he has also died, sitting on his knees.
His holiday is on 28 and 29 February.
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