medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Today (19. November) is the feast day of:
Barlaam (d. c. 304) Barlaam was tortured and executed in Antioch during
Diocletian's persecution. Basil and John Chrysostom both praised his
steadfastness and faith. Numerous churches were erected in his honor.
Ermenburga (Ebba) (d. c. 695) Ermenburga founded the nunnery of Minster in
Thanet. She entered the community herself after her husband (the king of
Mercia) died, and became abbess. Her daughter Mildred (also regarded as a
saint) succeeded her in office.
David of Augsburg (d. 1272) David's cult has never been formally approved,
but the people of his region already regarded him as a saint during his
lifetime. David was born in c. 1200 in Augsburg, and was one of the first
Franciscan friars in Germany. He was a great promoter of veneration of the
Heart of Jesus and a leading religious writer of the thirteenth century.
His mystical proclivities were the subject of marvel.
Mechthild of Hackeborn (of Helfta) (d. 1299) Mechthild was born in 1241,
and at the age of seven was sent to be educated at the convent of
Rodersdorf; in 1258 the convent relocated in Helfta, where Mechthild's
sister Gertrude became abbess. Mechthild made her profession, and became
head of the convent school. She had a series of mystical experiences, and
from 1292 her fellow nuns circulate reports of her visions without her
knowledge. The written account of her visions spread widely after
Mechtild's death.
Dr. Phyllis G. Jestice
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