medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Today (8. March) is the feast day of:
Philemon and Apollonius (d. c. 305) Apollonius was a deacon in the
Thebaid. Legend tells that, when ordered to eat a ritual meal of
sacrificial meat, he was afraid and instead offered the pagan entertainer
Philemon money to dress up and perform the rites on his behalf. Philemon
agreed, but when the time came, he was filled with the Holy Spirit and
declared himself a Christian. When the judge figured out the substitution
and told P that this was silly, since he wasn't even baptized, P prayed and
a cloud miraculously appeared and rained on him, which he claimed as
baptism. Apollonius died by being tied in a sack and thrown in the sea; I
can't find out how P. is supposed to have been martyred.
Arianus and companions (d. c. 305) Arianus was the governor of Thebes.
When Philemon and Apollonius were executed in Alexandria, he and four
others were so impressed that they converted to Christianity. They too
were drowned in the sea.
Senan (d. c. 544) Senan was an Irishman, born in Co. Clare. He became a
monk and in time founded several monasteries, the most notable of which was
on Scattery Island
Felix of Dunwich (d. 647) Felix was a Burgundian. At some point he became
a bishop and went to England to the archbishop of Canterbury, who sent him
on as a missionary to the East Angles. F. established his see at Dunwich,
where he established a Gaulish-style school. He also founded the monastery
of Soham.
Julian of Toledo (d. 690) Julian was a monk of Agali (Spain) and in 680
became archbishop of Toledo. It was in his time that Toledo became the
metropolitan see of Spain. Julian presided over several councils,
influenced the development of hte Mozarabic liturgy, and was an important
writer.
Duthac (Dubtach) (d. 1065) Duthac was a Scot. He studied in Ireland and
on his return to his homeland was consecrated bishop. He worked mostly in
Ross. Seven years after his death, D's body was found incorrupt---clearly
he was a saint.
John of God (d. 1550) John was born in Portugal. He became a mercenary,
then a shepherd, then at about the age of 40 he was converted to the
religious life. He devoted himself to the care of sick poor people; his
followers became the order of Brothers Hospitallers.
Dr. Phyllis G. Jestice
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