medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
I'll first point out that I have no idea, but I seem to recall that the custom of popes taking new names began in the same time frame that you mention.
George the Less
On Tue, 6 May 2008 00:30:48 -0400, John Wickstrom wrote:
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>Do any of the esteemed list members know at what point monks and nuns =
>began taking new names on joining the monastic community? It strikes me =
>that the Rule of Benedict says nothing of this custom but I recall that =
>Hrabanus Maurus took the name of Benedict=92s young associate (in =
>Gregory=92s Dialogues), so perhaps sometime between 600 and 800?
>thanks
>jbw
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