medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Well, you could seek his mantle of protection.
But don't be surprised if it turns out to be a dud (in Middle English, 'dudde'):
http://tinyurl.com/nvzerl8
Best,
John Dillon
On 04/26/15, Madeleine Gray wrote:
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> The other thing is they seem to be reviving the cult of St Amphibalus - as well as the carvings I think I have read that they have funding to restore his reliquary.
> As far as I know Amphibalus is a completely fictional saint whose name derives from a misreading of a manuscript. He also had some totally mythical connection with the University of Caerleon upon Usk - as our campus is now in line for demolition perhaps we should be praying to him as well.
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> Maddy
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> Madeleine Gray PhD, FRHistS, FSA
> Professor of Ecclesiastical History/Athro Hanes Eglwysig
> School of Humanities and Social Sciences /Ysgol Ddyniaethau a Gwyddoniaethau Cymdeithasol
> University of South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru
> Caerleon Campus/Campws Caerllion,
> Newport/Casnewydd NP18 3QT Tel: +44 (0)1633.432675
> http://www.southwales.ac.uk
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> 'Let the victors, when they come, When the forts of folly fall, Find thy body by the wall!'
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> From: medieval-religion - Scholarly discussions of medieval religious culture [[log in to unmask]] on behalf of Laura Jacobus [[log in to unmask]]
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> medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Really interesting! Thanks.
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> Laura
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> Dr. Laura Jacobus Senior Lecturer in History of Art
> Birkbeck College, University of London
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> For details of my book on Giotto and the Arena Chapel see http://www.brepols.net/Pages/ShowProduct.aspx?prod_id=IS-9781905375127-1
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> On 26 April 2015 at 08:34, Madeleine Gray <[log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask])" target="1">[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> > medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Not exactly medieval, but fun ...
> > http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-32453423
> > Madeleine Gray PhD, FRHistS, FSA
> > Professor of Ecclesiastical History/Athro Hanes Eglwysig
> > School of Humanities and Social Sciences /Ysgol Ddyniaethau a Gwyddoniaethau Cymdeithasol
> > University of South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru
> > Caerleon Campus/Campws Caerllion,
> > Newport/Casnewydd NP18 3QT Tel: +44 (0)1633.432675(tel:%2B44%20%280%291633.432675)
> > http://www.southwales.ac.uk
> > http://twitter.com/penrhyspilgrim
> > http://twitter.com/HeritageUSW
> > http://twitter.com/USWHistory
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