medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Though not a medieval saint, John the Baptist's bones
were (according to tradition) burned by Julian the
Apostate -- and Genoa Cathedral lays claim to the
ashes as a relic.
A painting by Geertgen Tot Sint Jans in Vienna
illustrates the burning
(http://www.khm.at/homeE3.html)
Torie Reed
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
--- Theresa Gross-Diaz <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval
> religion and culture
>
> Here's a curious question that arose in lecture this
> morning:
>
> Are there any medieval Christian saints' relics that
> are ashes (from the saint having been acidentally or
> officially burnt)?
> Obviously cremation wasn't a legitimate option, but
> what about martyrs like Joan of Arc? -- I seem to
> recall that her ashes were deliberately dispersed,
> but I'm not sure. How about early Chrt. martyrs?
> Can anyone think of any examples?
> Many thanks in advance!
> Theresa
>
> T. Gross-Diaz
> History / Medieval Studies
> Loyola University Chicago
>
>
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