medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Today (20. September) is the feast day of:
Eustachius (Eustace) (c. 118?) Eustachius is one of the Fourteen Holy
Helpers. His passio is strongly legendary; about the only point that can
be firmly demonstrated historically is that Eustachius' cult originated in
the eastern church and spread in the eight century to Rome and from there
to the rest of western Europe. According to the legend, Eustachius was
born in the first century in Rome. His outstanding bravery in warfare won
the attention of Trajan, who gave Eustachius command of a legion in Asia
Minor. But one day while hunting Eustachius saw a deer, with a crucifix
gleaming between its antlers. The sight convinced E. and his entire
household to convert to Christianity. Eustachius' wife and children died
soon thereafter; E. himself was summoned to Rome by Hadrian and martyred.
Fausta (d. c. 307) According to legend, Fausta was martyred in Kyzikos
(Asia Minor) at the time of Maximinian. She is supposed to have been
thirteen years old at the time of her death. In legend, the city
administrator had Fausta tortured, but was so impressed by her faith in God
that he converted to Christianity and was also executed.
Warin of Corvey (d. 856) Warin, the son of St. Ida of Herzfeld, was born
in c. 790. He was raised at Charlemagne's court, then entered the
monastery of Corbie. In 826 he became abbot of Corbie's daughter house,
Corvey---and later also of Rebais. Warin made the new foundation of Corvey
flourish, and also is believed to have promoted missionary work in the
north.
Dr. Phyllis G. Jestice
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