inspiration for the way of divine living, Botolph also served to inspire a greater sense of humility within Ceolfrid.

Relationship with Benedict Biscop

In c.672/3, Benedict Biscop received a land grant from King Ecgfrith of Northumbria for the explicit purpose of erecting a monastery. During the construction of his first monastery at Wearmouth, Biscop appointed Abbot Eosterwini (anglicized as "Easterwine")

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