On Sunday there was a special service in Church, it was a Choral Evensong with the translation of the Relics of St Eanswythe. It was lovely to see such a huge congregation attending this service which was streamed across the world.
Eanswythe died in 640AD at the age of 26. It is believed that the bones were hidden when the Church was founded in 1137. Builders discovered the lead reliquary in 1885 containing the human remains and in 2020 osteoarchaeologists tested teeth and bones and determined they were consistent with the history of Eanswythe. A new glass reliquary has been created which looks amazing. Our Church is one of a very few that has some of the bones of their Saint, we are so lucky.
Several of the Worship Leaders from our school retold the story of our Patron Saint. Using narration and acting, they told everyone about her life and her miracles. All the children were so brave performing and were a credit to the school. Eanswythe showed dedication, faith and discipline throughout her life as well as a love for her neighbours. These values continue to inspire us as members of the St Eanswythe's Primary School family.
At the end of the service, the Relics were positioned back into their resting place up near the main alter in the North wall and then Father Chris locked the little door.
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