medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Fiacre is traditionally invoked in Ireland against haemorrhoids, so maybe he
has contol over all the nether regions!
Le gach dea-ghuí
Dr Tony Corbett
Department of English
University College
Cork
Ireland
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Subject: [M-R] Saints against syphilis
> medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
>
> Dear All
>
> Being a well-brought-up lad from a sheltered background ;-), I am in
> complete ignorance about the following matter and wish for your kind and
> understanding guidance.
>
> Can anyone advise me as to saints invoked for relief from venereal disease
> before, say, 1700? (Fiacre and George are mentioned in modern, popular
> lists.)
>
> Thanks!
>
> Graham
>
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