medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Susan said:
> Someone else has suggested St Uncumber. Does that ring
> any bells for anyone?
Dear Susan
From memory, Uncumber is another (English) name for Wilgefortis, the martyr
who grew a beard to avoid marrying a pagan. She was (I think) the patron
saint of (unhappy) wives.
And along these lines, the catholic encyclopaedia has this:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15622a.htm
But nothing on her being crucified upside down.
all the best
Sandy Vaughan
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