medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Today (18. October) is the feast day of:
Luke (1st cent.) According to Col. 4:14, Luke was a Greek physician. He
was a disciple of Paul and accompanied him on several missionary journeys.
He is credited with composition of the third gospel and the Acts of the
Apostles. According to tradition, he was also an artist, and painted at
least one icon of the Virgin Mary.
Justus of Beauvais (3rd cent.?) According to legend, Justus was a
nine-year-old boy who declared himself a Christian during Diocletian's
persecution, and refused to disclose the hiding place of his father and
uncle. A soldier chopped his head off, but Justus continued to speak.
Justus became a very popular saint in France, Belgium, and Switzerland.
Gwen of Cornwall (?) Gwen was the sister of St. Non. She was married to
King Selyf of Cornwall. Besides producing yet another saint (St. Cybi) she
founded the church of St. Wenn.
John of Bridlington (d. 1379) John was educated at Oxford and became an
Augustinian canon in Bridlington (England), eventually becoming prior. He
was noted for his high standards, for his wisdom, and especially for his
success at combining a life of prayer with the duties of his office.
Miracles were reported at his tomb, and he was canonized in 1401.
According to King Henry V, the English won at Agincourt thanks to the
intervention of John of Bridlington and John of Beverley.
Dr. Phyllis G. Jestice
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