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Britannia Biographies: St. Birinus, Bishop of Wessex Birinus was probably a Frank, consecrated a bishop by Archbishop Asterius in Genoa. However, Birinus was unperturbed and even managed to persuade the King of the merits of Christianity. Birinus was sent for and, at the nearby Fountain Garth (Bracknell, Berkshire), Cynegils was baptised immediately. www.britannia.com /bios/birinus.html   (533 words)

St. Birinus (Berin) According to Bede, Birinus came to Britain on the advice of Pope Honorius I (625-638), having been consecrated bishop by Asterius at Genoa. Cynegils' daughter (Cyneburga?) was also baptized, and Oswald, the holy King of Northumbria, who had come to Cynegils in suit of her hand, was sponsor to her father and wedded her. Birinus had great devotion for the Body of Our Lord, as is shown in the account of his walking on the sea to procure the corporal given him by Pope Honorius, wherein he ever carried the Blessed Eucharist. www.catholicity.com /encyclopedia/b/birinus,saint.html   (368 words)

SAINT BIRINUS OF WESSEX - A Holy Orthodox Saint of Britain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) An old woman who had been blind and deaf for several years was told in a vision to go to St. Birinus, and he healed her by making the sign of the Cross over her eyes and ears. Birinus then travelled to the court of King Cynegils of Wessex, who welcomed him and gave him permission to preach to the people. In 635 King Cynegils and many of his people were baptized by Birinus in Dorchester-on-Thames, which became his episcopal see and the center of his ministry. www.orthodox.net /western-saints/birinus-of-wessex.html   (468 words)

Fast wireless networking in the classroom Birinus is a boys school with a mixed Sixth Form shared with Didcot Girls' School. At St Birinus the preferred layout is for all pupils to face towards the front of the classroom. St Birinus charge the batteries during the lunch period and sometimes at break time. www.rm.com /Secondary/CaseStudies/CaseStudyDetail.asp?cref=CS73020   (626 words)

NFP: Images of St. Birinus (c. AD 600-649), Bishop of Wessex   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) Birinus is the often forgotten evangelist of Saxon Wessex. He was sent over to England by the Pope to convert the pagan Mercians; but, landing on the Hampshire coast, he found the Kingdom of Wessex to be just as lacking in Christianity. His body was later, apparently, transferred to Winchester Cathedral, but the monks of Dorchester (by that time an Abbey) continued to show off his shrine to gullible pilgrims. www.nashfordpublishing.co.uk /saints/birinus.html   (206 words)

Berkshire History for Kids: Christianity comes to Berkshire Part 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) Birinus was supposed to go to a kingdom called Mercia in the Midlands. The King listened to Birinus and said he could preach to his people at Churn Knob in Blewbury. The King thought it would work magic on Birinus and his people would not be interested in Christianity. www.berkshirehistory.com /kids/christianity.html   (169 words)

Admissions - St. Birinus School We are always delighted to welcome visitors to St Birinus, and you may be sure that there will always be someone available to see you. If your son is over the age of 11, write to the Head at St Birinus School to inform him of your choice. As St Birinus is the only single sex school for boys in Oxfordshire LEA, we are in a strong position to offer a place to all those parents who would like their sons to be educated here. www.st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk /about/prospectus/admissions.sbs   (251 words)

CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Birinus (Berin) According to Bede, Birinus came to Britain on the advice of Pope Honorius I (625-638), having been consecrated bishop by Birinus had great devotion for the Body of Our Lord, as is shown in the account of his walking on the sea to procure the www.newadvent.org /cathen/02578a.htm   (313 words)

Welcome to St. Birinus School! Information on the staff, clubs, activities, and houses at St. Birinus. Let us know what you think about our website or discuss your memories of St. Birinus! Links to useful sites for research and revision, and recommended computer software. www.st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk /index.sbs   (193 words)

St. Birinus - Catholic Online The "Apostle of Wessex." Birinus a German, became a priest in Rome and a bishop in Genoa, Italy, before undertaking a missionary apostolate, sent by Pope Honorius I. He went to Britain in 634, where he preached to the West Saxons. King Cynegils was converted by Birinus and gave him the area of Dorchester as his see. Drawing upon 7 "Spiritual Doctors" of the Church, Martin presents an in-depth study of the journey to God. www.catholic.org /saints/saint.php?saint_id=1794   (470 words)

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