medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Today (1. October) is the feast day of:
Remigius (d. 530) St. Remi was born at Laon, the son of a count. He
won an early reputation for preaching and at the age of only 22 was
appointed bishop of Rheims (although I suspect this had more to do
with his rank than his preaching skills). He served as bishop for
more than 70 years. His greatest work was converting Franks; most
notably, he baptized Clovis.
Romanus the Melodist (6th cent.) Romanus was born at Emesa (Syria).
He became a priest in Constantinople and started writing hymns. Lots
of hymns---more than 1000 according to legend (80 survive). His
"Kontakion" is still sung as part of the Greek Orthodox Christmas
office.
Mylor (Melar, Melorus) (?) A medieval fable tells of Mylor, the son
of a Breton duke. When M. was seven years old his evil uncle
murdered M's father and maimed M. himself by cutting off his right
hand and left foot, after which he shoved the kid into a monastery.
After a few years, word spread that M. was working miracles. So
Uncle bribed the kid's guardian to behead M (who was fourteen at the
time). There were (of course) miracles at the tomb, including his
murderer dropping dead there. An English version of the legend sets
the action in Cornwall.
Bavo (d. c. 655) Bavo was a Brabantine noble. When his wife died,
he gave away all his possessions and became a monk under St. Amand.
After accompanying the saint on missionary journeys, B. became a
hermit.
A modern saint: Therese of Lisieux (d. 1897) Marie Francoise Martin
was a native of Alencon. Two of her older sisters became Carmelite
nuns and little MF resolved to join them. She was refused at first,
but persisted until she was admitted, taking the name Therese. T.
gradually died of tuberculosis---with great fortitude and lots of
prayer. Her autiobiography, *The Story of a Soul*, became a modern
spiritual classic. T. expired at age 24. She was canonized in 1925,
named co-patron of missions (with Francis Xavier) in 1927, and was
named co-patroness of France (along with Joan of Arc) in 1944.
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