medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Today (2. September) is the feast day of:
Elpidius (4th cent.) Elpidius is believed to have lived for 25 years as a
hermit in a cave in Cappadocia. He attracted many disciples. His relics
were later translated to Ancona in Italy.
Zeno of Nicomedia (d. c. 360) According to tradition, Zeno and companions
were executed in Nicomedia during Julian the Apostate's persecution of
Christians (?).
Brocardus (blessed) (d. 1231 or 1234) According to his vita, Brocardus was
born in Jerusalem in c. 1151. He joined the hermits on Mt. Carmel,
becoming their prior in time. His rule is still followed by the
Carmelites. Bocardus' cult was approved in 1628.
Ingrid Elovsdotter (d. 1282 or 1288) Ingrid was born in Schoningen, Sweden
in c. 1235. She married at a young age, and after her husband's death
devoted herself to the religious life. She founded the Dominican convent
of Skenninge on her own estates, and entered the community herself after a
long pilgrimage to Rome and Jerusalem. The process of beatifying Ingrid
was begun in 1418, but was never completed because of the Reformation. The
Dominican order is again advocating her beatification.
Dr. Phyllis G. Jestice
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