Saint Eanswith
Also known as: Eanswida; Eanswide; Eanswitha; Eanswyth; Eanswythe
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
September 12
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Eanswith, also known as Eanswida, Eanswide, Eanswitha, Eanswyth, and Eanswythe, was born into the nobility as the grand-daughter of King Ethelbert of Kent. She was born in the coastal region near Folkestone, England, during the 7th century. Eanswith is renowned for her role in establishing the first convent in England....