medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Today (21. June) is the feast day of:
Eusebius of Samosata (d. 380) Eusebius became bishop of Samosata (Syria)
in 361. He was a close friend of Basil and Gregory of Nazianzus. In 374
Eusebius was banished, but able to return four years later, upon which he
was very active in rebuilding the church in Syria (after the period of
Arian dominance). In 380, though, Eusebius was murdered by an Arian
woman---who dropped a roof tile on his head.
Alban of Mainz (d. c. 406) The martyology of Hrabanus Maurus reports that
Alban came to Mainz in c. 400 from a Mediterranean island, and that he and
a companion became active missionaries. In c. 406 both were killed by
Vandals.
Mevennus (mid-6th cent.) Mevennus (Maine, Mewan) was born in c. 520 in
Cornwall or Wales. He came with Samson to Brittany in the mid-sixth
century. The two together founded a monastery (later named
St-Mee-de-Gael), which Mevennus led as abbot. Besides Brittany, Mevennus'
cult was long active in England.
Raymund of Barbastro (d. 1126) The Augustinian Raymund became second
bishop of the diocese of Barbastro (Spain) in 1104; before that he was
probably prior of St-Sernin in Toulouse. He is now the patron of the city
and diocese of Barbastro.
Thomas of Orvieto (blessed) (. 1343) Thomas was a nobleman, born sometime
after 1260 in Orvieto. He entered the Servite order, but would only
perform the most humble work as a laybrother. He was noted for his
humility, prayerfulness, and patience. Thomas was beatified in 1768.
Dr. Phyllis G. Jestice
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