medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
From: Phyllis Jestice <[log in to unmask]>
> Today (31. May) is the feast day of:
> Cantius, Cantianius, and Cantianella (d. c. 304) These siblings were
members of a noble Roman family. When Diocletian started persecuting
Christians, they freed their slaves, sold their possessions, gave
everything to the poor, and fled to Aquileia. They were captured and
beheaded.
the major relics housed in the Royal Collegial of St. Mary's of Etampes
(between Paris and Orleans), founded in the 1020s by Queen Constance, wife of
King Robert the Pious.
should anyone know anything about their cult in France, i'd be happy to hear
of it.
best,
c
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