medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Today (27. January) is the feast day of:
Julianus of Le Mans (3rd cent.?) According to tradition, Julianus was the
first bishop of Le Mans. Legend reports that he was sent to Le Mans by
Pope Clement I (c. 100), but this seems to have been a later pious
fabrication. A church already stood above Julianus' tomb in the fourth
century, and the cathedral of Le Mans was dedicated to him. The Normans
spread the cult to England, where numerous churches were dedicated to this
saint.
John of Warneton (of Therouanne) (d. 1130) (blessed) John, from Warneton
in Flanders, was a student of Ivo of Chartres. Under papal pressure, he
became bishop of Therouanne in 1099 and spent over 30 years as a strict but
good official, especially noted for his foundation of several monasteries
and promotion of monasticism.
Michael Pini (d. 1522) (blessed) Michael, born in c. 1445 in Florence,
held several high offices under the Medici. In 1502 he entered the
Camaldolese order. He then had himself walled into a cell in Florence and
lived as a recluse the final twenty years until his death.
Angela Merici (d. 1540) An interesting transitional figure at the end of
the Middle Ages, the Italian Angela Merici was born in 1474 in Desenzano.
At first she dedicated herself to caritative works, then in 1525 went on
pilgrimage to the Holy Land. When she returned, Angela devoted herself to
the care and education of the young, especially girls. In 1535 she founded
the Ursuline order for this purpose, becoming its first leader.
Dr. Phyllis G. Jestice
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