medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Today (13. November) is the feast day of:
Quinctian (d. 527) Quinctian was a north African, who in c. 500 fled his
homeland to escape persecution by the Arian Vandals. He relocated to
southern Gaul, where he became the second bishop of Rodez. Quinctian ended
up fleeing again---from the Visigoths of southern Gaul. He resettled in
Clermont, where in 515 he was elected bishop there, too.
Eugenius II of Toledo (d. 657) Eugenius, the son of a noble family, was
born in Toledo and became a monk at Engracia in Saragossa. In 646 he was
named archbishop of Toledo. Eugenius was noted for his musical gifts, he
composed hymns and brought the liturgical music of his diocese to a high
bloom. Many of his poems are still extant.
Nicholas I (d. 867) Nicolas was a Roman, one of the most important popes
of the early Middle Ages (858-867). He was a vigorous defender of the
Church's rights, and also those of the Roman see. He deposed bishops who
refused to follow his precepts, and engaged in a long controversy with the
eastern church (the eastern bishops declared Nicholas a heretic,
excommunicated him, and declared his deposition). He was also very active
in encouraging mission to Slavic lands. Nicolas was the first pope in
history to be crowned with the tiara.
Abbo of Fleury (d. 1004) Abbo was born in c. 945 near Orleans. He became
a monk at Fleury, and in 988 was elected abbot. He had a great reputation
for learning, and had even gone to England for a few years to teach. As
abbot of Fleury he became an active reformer, introducing reforms to a
number of monasteries. That's how he met his end. He went to reform the
monastery of La Reole---whose monks didn't want to be reformed. After
chastising a monk for leaving the cloister, a revolt broke out and Abbo was
killed (because of which Abbo is also venerated as a martyr).
Homobonus of Cremona (d. 1197) Homobonus was a tailor and cloth merchant
of Cremona. He gave most of his goods for the care of the poor and sick,
founding hospitals where he himself worked. His name (which means "good
man") was given him at baptism; the people of Cremona also called him
"Wonderworker." He was canonized with impressive speed---on 12. November
1199.
Dr. Phyllis G. Jestice
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