medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Today (25. June) is the feast day of:
Prosper of Aquitaine (d. c. 465) Prosper was a Christian layman, a
theologian and historian. He was involved in debate against the
Pelagians and ended up as secretary to Pope Leo I.
Prosper of Reggio (d. 466?) This prosper was a bishop of Reggio
nell' Emilia (in N. Italy, between Parma & Modena). Tradition tells
that he gave all his goods to the poor, and was a beloved bishop for
22 years.
Maximus of Turin (d. 467) Maximus is the first known bishop of
Turin, a noted biblical exegete and preacher. A collection of his
sermons and writings is still extant (although there's debate over
whether all the work attributed to him is authentic).
Moluag (d. 592) Legend tells that Moluag (Mollach, Lughaid) was a
Scot who went to Ireland for training and then returned to his
homeland as a missionary. He worked in the islands as far north as
the Hebrides, then in Ross and Mar. Malcolm II (much later)
attributed his victory over the Danes near Murlach to M's
intercession. In celebration, he founded a monastery, a cathedral
church, and an episcopal see dedicated to M. (the bishopric was later
transferred to Aberdeen).
Adalbert of Egmond (d. 704 or after 714) Adalbert was a Northumbrian
missionary who worked under Willibrord in Frisia. He converted most
of the population at Egmond (near modern Alkmaar).
Eurosia (8th cent.?) Eurosia is a well-known saint of Spain, about
whom little is known with certainty. Popular legend tells that E.
was a young noblewoman of Bayonne. She refused to marry a Muslim
emir, fled to the mountains, and was killed by the irate suitor's
followers.
Gohard and companions (d. 843) Gohard was bishop of Nantes. Vikings
attacked, and found G. and a group of monks celebrating mass in a
church. G. was killed at the altar; everyone else in the sanctuary
was also killed. The church was then looted and set on fire, and the
whole city was laid waste.
William of Vercelli (d. 1142) When William was fourteen he set off
for Compostela as a penitential pilgrim, with two iron bands forged
around his body. By his early twenties he was living as a
hermit---until he cured a blind man and was inundated with visitors.
Eventually W. settled on Monte Vergiliano (near Naples), where he
formed a community; since their church was dedicated to the Virgin
Mary, the mountain's name was changed to Montevergine. W. went on to
found a number of other monasteries.
Henry Zdik (blessed) (d. 1150 or 1151) Honored as a saint in the
Czech Republic, although his cult has never won formal approval from
Rome. Henry was born in Moravia and became bishop of Olomouc in
1126.. He worked to convert the Prussians, brought the
Premonstratensian order to Bohemia, and tried very hard to introduce
Roman-style church reforms.
--
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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