medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Tere Joosep, ilusat järjekordset nimepäeva sulle!
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> Today (19. March) is the feast day of:
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> Joseph of Nazareth (1st century) The foster-father of Jesus. Almost
> everything known about Joseph comes from the gospels of Luke and Matthew.
> His cult developed late; he is mentioned in a martyrologium of Reichenau
> from 850, some churches began to celebrate his feast in the 11th century,
> but the cult really "took off" only in the late Middle Ages. Legend makes
> Joseph an old man at the time of his marriage to the Virgin Mary, chosen
> miraculously in a contest for her---his staff burst into flower.
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> Pancharius (d. c. 303) Pancharius was a Roman senator and Emperor
> Diocletian's treasurer. When persecution of Christians began, Pancharius
> lied about his Christian belief to save himself. But one day Pancharius
> received a latter from his mother and sister, urging him to live up to his
> beliefs. Deeply moved, Pancharius professed his belief to Diocletian. He
> was beheaded.
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> Alchmund (d. c. 800) According to legend, Alchmund was a son of King
> Alchred of Northumbria. He was murdered in c. 800 at a young age, perhaps
> by King Eardwulf, a successor of Alchmund's father. Many miracles were
> worked at Alchmund's grave in Lilleshall, and a popular cult developed.
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> Isnard of Chiampo (of Vicenza) (blessed) (d. 1244) Isnard was from Chiampo
> in the diocese of Vicenza (Italy). In 1219 he entered the Order of
> Preachers, received by Dominic himself. Isnard founded and led the
> Dominican convent in Pavia. He was also one of the greatest preachers of
> his time, and much sought as a spiritual advisor. He was beatified in
> 1912.
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> Sibyllina Biscossi (blessed) (d. 1367) Sibyllina was born in Pavia in
> 1287. Orphaned at a young age, she had to work as a servant, but she went
> blind at the age of twelve and entered the Dominican convent of Pavia.
> From 1302 until her death 65 years later she lived as a recluse next to the
> Dominican church. Noted for her unusual charisma and visions, she became a
> noted spiritual guide. Sibyllina was beatified in 1854.
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> Marcuo of Montegallo (d. 1497) (blessed) Marco was born in Montegallo
> (near Ascoli, Italy) in 1425. He became a physician, but in 1452 he and
> his wife decided together to enter the Franciscan order. Marco became a
> priest and became a successful preacher throughout Italy. He was beatified
> in 1839.
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> Dr. Phyllis G. Jestice
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