10/02/2026 23:51

---

Joavan, or Joevin, Bishop and Confessor. Eanswithe, (whose relics were venerated at Folkstone, till the change of religion,) and two sons, Eorcombert (afterwards king) and Eormenred, surnamed Clito. Thesaint expired on his knees, before the altar, on the 8th of March, in1550, being exactly fifty-five years old. Edward the Confessor, Leofrick, earl of Mercia, and hispious wife, Godithe, rebuilt many churches and monasteries

ins of others, how great soever; and finally, hisnever evincing the smallest resentment at any insult or injury. Gerald was advanced successively to the dignity of abbot andbishop, and founded the abbey of Elytheria, or Temp Whateverwas rich or magnificent she thought better suited churches than herpalace. SWIDBERT, OR SWIBERT, THE ANCIENT, B.