Today, 18 September, is the feast of...
Ferreolus, martyr (third century?): Tribune living in Vienne (Gaul),
miraculously escaped imprisonment only to be recaptured and beheaded.
Methodius of Olympus, bishop and martyr (311): - No details of life or
martyrdom, but best known for his *Symposium* (dealing with virginity).
Richardis, widow (c. 895): Married to Charles the Fat, who accused her
of unfaithfulness; she then survived an ordeal by fire, and left Charles
for a nunnery
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Dr Carolyn Muessig
Department of Theology and Religious Studies
University of Bristol
Bristol BS8 1TB
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