medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Today (3. August) is the feast day of:
Lydia of Thyatira (1st cent.) Lydia was the first person Paul
baptized in Philippi---and thus the first Christian convert in
Europe. She was a dealer in purple dye. Baronius included L. in the
Roman Martyrology, and she was formally canonized by the Greek
Orthodox Church in 1982.
Martin (d. c. 580) Martin was a hermit who lived in a small cave on
Mt. Marsicus (Campania). He chained himself to the rock by his
ankle---but let himself loose after Benedict of Nursia sent him a
critical message on the subject.
Augustine of Lucera (blessed) (d. 1323) The Dalmatian Augustine
Gazotich became a Dominican who preached successfully in Italy and
Bosnia before being sent to Hungary. The papal legate there made A.
bishop of Zagreb (Croatia). A. was a zealous reformer, following up
synods with frequent visitations of his see, encouraging study, and
protesting the iniquities of the governor of Dalmatia. He was
reputed to have the gift of healing (when he was consecrated, the
hands that anointed him were cured of rheumatism, among other feats).
A. rebuked the people who came for cures; he planted a lime tree,
saying its leaves would work better than his hands. Sure enough, the
tree became famous for working miracles, too. After 14 years in
Zagreb, A. was transferred to the bishopric of Lucera. His cult was
confirmed in 1702.
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