medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Today (20. September) is the feast day of:
Eustace of Rome and companions (d. c. 118) The former saint Eustace (his
cult was suppressed in 1969) was a very popular medieval saint. According
to legend, he was an army officer, converted by seeing a stag with a
crucifix between its antlers when he was out hunting. He, his wife
Theopistes, and his two sons were said to have been martyred during
Hadrian's reign. there's no historical evidence that they existed.
Theodore of Perga and companions (d. 220) A group of four Christians:
Theodore and another soldier, Dionysius (a former traditional priest), and
Philippa (Theodore's mom) were crucified at Perga (Asia Minor) in
Eliogabulus' reign. They are said to have taken three days to die.
Fausta, Evilasius, and Maximus (d. 303) Fausta's legend tells that she was
arrested (when, of course, a young, beautiful virgin), and tortured at the
order of Evilasius, a magistrate. F. so impressed E. that E. converted,
and together they then converted the praetor Maximus. All three were
martyred at Cyzicus (in the Sea of Marmara).
Vincent Madelgar (d. c. 687) A Frankish nobleman, originally named
Madelgar, married and begat four future saints. Then the couple separated
to enter the religious life; Madelgar, taking the name Vincent, entered the
monastery of Haumont (his own foundation). He later founded Soignies,
where he became abbot.
Eusebia of St-Cyr (d. c. 838) Legend tells that Eusebia was abbess of
St-Cyr in Marseilles. She and the 39 nuns under her authority are supposed
to have been massacred by Muslim pirates.
Dr. Phyllis G. Jestice
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