ordination of abbotBiscop 2.appointment of Eosterwine 1

Scholarly Info
Description	Biscop 2 appointed Eosterwine 1 as ruler of Monkwearmouth because Biscop 2 often used to be called to the king for his innate wisdom and mature counsel.

Primary Source Info
Original Text	constituit ... monasterii rectorem
Date from Source	At the time when Ceolfrith 1 was sent to found the seocnd monastery (Jarrow)

Agent: Biscop 2 (Benedict Biscop, founder of Monkwearmouth, d.703) : He did not always have the time necessary for ordering and guiding all monastic matters. He was also hastening to go back to Rome to bring back all the goods which were necessary.
Recipient: Eosterwine 1 (Abbot of Wearmouth-Jarrow, d.686)