medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Today (1. December) is the feast day of:
Ansanus (d. c. 304) Venerated as the first evangelizer of Siena,
Ansanus is the subject of untrustworthy legends that tell that he was
a Roman boy who converted to Christianity at age 12 and was denounced
for it to the authorities. A. escaped and went on to be such a
successful evangelist in Bagnorea and Siena that he got the nickname
"the Baptizer." He was captured and beheaded during Diocletian's
persecution.
Agericus (d. 588) Agericus (Airy) was born near Verdun in Francia
and in c. 554 became bishop there. He was a helper of the poor and
also advisor of King Childebert---which didn't keep royal troops from
murdering a noble rebel leader in his own chapel. A. was credited
with several miracles before his death.
Tudwal (d. c. 564) Tudwal was a Briton who went with his mother,
sisters, and a group of monks to Brittany where his cousin was king
of Dumnonia. T. founded several monasteries before being consecrated
as a bishop (he settled at the monastery of Treher (Treguier)).
Eligius (d. c. 660) Eligius (or Eloi) was of Gallo-Roman famiy and
became a master goldsmith. E. was very successful at his work,
becoming master of Clothar I's mint and winning a reputation for
great craftsmanship. He grew rich, and used the money to give to the
poor, ransom slaves, found churches, and build the monastery of
Solignac and a convent in Paris. E. was ordained in 640 (at about
the age of 50) and became bishop of Noyon and Tournai. He was an
active missionary and founded another convent at Noyon.
A modern saint: Edmund Campion (d. 1581) Edmund Campion was a
Londoner, raised a Roman Catholic. He was a brilliant scholar,
becoming a fellow at Oxford at age 17. He conformed to the Church of
England, taking the Oath of Supremacy and becoming an Anglican
deacon. But he returned to his natal religion, fleeing the country
to Douai, where he studied theology and became a Jesuit. Sent to
England in 1580, EC was soon betrayed, imprisoned, tortured, and
finally hanged, drawn, and quartered at Tyburn, along with SS.
Alexander Briant and Ralph Sherwin, his fellow missionaries (who are
also commemorated today). He was canonized in 1970.
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