medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Today is the feast day of:
The Resurrection (Easter!).
John of Egypt (d. 394) John was from Lycopolis in Lower Egypt. When
he was 25 he became a hermit, and after some years had himself walled
up into a small cell, from the window of which he taught on Saturdays
and Sundays. J. attracted huge crowds, not only for his wisdom but
for his reported miracles and prophecies. He was also credited with
the ability to read minds. J's cell was discovered in 1925.
Rupert (d. c. 717) The apostle of Bavaria (and Austria), Rupert was
a monk who became a missionary bishop active in southern Germany.
The duke of Bavaria gave R. the ruined town of Iuvavum, which was
rebuilt and renamed Salzburg. R. became first archbishop there and
founded two monasteries, one for men and one for women.
Gelasius of Armagh (d. 1174) Gelasius served as abbot of Derry
before becoming archbishop of Armagh in 1138. That he was the first
Irish bishop who received the pallium is an interesting sign of the
new, closer ties G. helped to forge with Rome.
William Tempier (d. 1197) William was a canon regular who became
bishop of Poitiers in 1184. He was a noted reformer. When he died,
there were miracles reported at his tomb, which became a pilgrimage
center.
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