St Oswald’s Platter

Bede tells us of Oswald's generosity to those in need. He tells this story:

“One Easter, Oswald was sitting at dinner with Aidan, and had a silver dish full of food before him when a servant, whom Oswald had appointed to look after those in need, came in and told him that many were at his gates asking for alms from the king. Oswald, immediately had his food given to the poor and had the silver dish broken up and distributed.”