medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Today (22. August) is the feast day of:
Symphorian of Autun (d. c. 180) One of the most famous martyrs of Gaul,
Symphorian's cult was reduced to "local calendar" status in 1969 (I can't
find out why). He was a nobleman, martyred in the reign of Marcus Aurelius
for refusing to sacrifice.
Hippolytus of Porto. A non-historic saint, H. of Porto is actually a
duplication of St. Hippolytus of Rome. The situation seems to have risen
from honest confusion; the Roman Martyrology tells that this H. was a
bishop of Porto martyred by drowning, but this has been disproven. The
cult was suppressed in 1969.
Timothy of Rome (d. c. 306) Another victim of the 1969 calendar reform,
Timothy was a Roman (in the narrow sense), martyred in the Great
Persecution. A shrine was dedicated to him near S. Paul outside-the-walls
at an early date, so apparently his martyrdom was recognized at an early
age, which didn't keep him from reduction to the local calendar.
Maurus of Rheims and companions (d. c. 260 or c. 300) These were
supposedly a priest and 49 others, martyred at Rheims; both date and
location are uncertain.
Agathonicus, Zoticus, and companions (4th cent.?) Agathonicus was a
patrician, martyred near Byzantium in the reign of Maximian Herculeus. His
cult became associated with that of Zoticus, a philosopher, and some of Z's
disciples who were martyred at about the same time. A basilica in
Constantinople was dedicated to them.
Gunifort of Pavia (?) Of dubious historicity, legend tells that Gunifort
was a native of the British Isles, martyred at Pavia.
Andrew the Scot (d. c. 877?) Legend tells that Andrew was a disciple of
St. Donatus of Fiesole. He is supposed to have accompanied D. from Ireland
to Rome on pilgrimage, and then to have become archdeacon at Fiesole when D
became bishop.
Dr. Phyllis G. Jestice
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