Christian mythology

A selection of Christian Martyrs, Hermits & Virgins

St. OSYTH

Christian Saint

Also known as Osgyth, Osith, Ositha

She was a legendary Saint who was beheaded by pirates but carried her own head to church for burial

There must be somewhere called St Osyth or something similar which will know more about this.

There should be an entry in the Guinness Book of Records for the Saint who carried a decapitated head the furthest.

St. Osyth Facts and Figures

Name: Osyth
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Osgyth, Osith, Ositha

Gender: Female
Type: Saint
Birth and Death Dates: ???-870
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 1623

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Article last revised on April 07, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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