medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Jim Bugslag wrote:
>
> I believe it was the feast of the Conception of the Virgin, certainly
> relevant to St Anne, that I couldn't think of in my last note. This
> begins to crop up remarkably early in England, 11th century I think.
> Certainly related rather directly to St Anne, which, once again, surprises
> me that she didn't have her own feast until so late.
I think the point is that the cult of St Anne followed (and was a result of)
the devotion to the Conception.
John Briggs
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