medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Today (6. June) is the feast day of:
Philip the Deacon (1st cent.) This saint appears in the Acts of the
Apostles as one of the first deacons appointed. He became a
missionary in Samaria, and is credited with starting Christianity in
Ethiopia when he converted an important Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8). A
late tradition tells that P. ended up as bishop of Tralles in Lydia.
Jarlath (d. c. 550) Jarlath is principal patron of the archiocese of
Tuam (Galway). Legend tells that he was founder of a monastery at
Cluain Fois (near modern Tuam), where he ruled as abbot-bishop.
Gudval of Brittany (6th cent.?) One of the earliest missionaries in
Brittany, Gudval founded the monastery of Plecit on the isle of
Locoal, as well as several other communities.
Norbert of Xantent (d. 1134) The founder of the Premonstratensian
was the son of a count who was given a canonry at Xanten, as well as
other preferments. But he had a Paul-like experience when caught in
a thunderstorm and thrown by his horse, after which he converted to a
seriously religious life. He sold his estates and gave the proceeds
to the poor, wandered around repenting and preaching, and finally
founded a religious community at Premontre. He ended up as
archbishop of Magdeburg, and was canonized in 1582.
--
Dr. Phyllis G. Jestice
Associate Professor & Chair
History Department
University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Dr. #5047
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
(601) 266-5844
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